Brisbane Roar vs Wellington Phoenix Prediction and Betting Tips | January 2nd 2026

Brisbane Roar and Wellington Phoenix are in action for the first time in the new year when they square off at Suncorp Stadium in round 11 of the Australian A-League on Saturday. Michael Valkanis’s men are one of just two teams yet to lose a home game in the league this season and could rise into first place with a win this weekend.

Justin Vidic grabbed the headlines for Brisbane Roar on New Year’s Eve as he struck in the 92nd minute to hand them a 2-1 victory over Central Coast Mariners at the Central Coast Stadium.

This followed a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Macarthur on December 19, a result which saw their run of six straight league matches without defeat come to an end.

Brisbane Roar have picked up 18 points from their 10 A-League matches so far to sit third in the table, level on points with Sydney FC and Macarthur, and two points off league leaders Auckland FC.

Elsewhere, Wellington Phoenix endured a rough end to the year, losing three of their four matches in December, including a 5-1 hammering against Melbourne Victory last Monday.

This poor run of results has seen Giancarlo Italiano’s men drop into 10th place in the league standings, just three points above rock-bottom Central Coast Mariners.

While breaching opposition defences has come with relative ease for the Phoenix, who have netted 14 goals in the league, their struggles have come at the back, where they have conceded the second-highest number of goals so far (20).

Brisbane Roar vs Wellington Phoenix Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• With 22 wins from the last 52 meetings between the sides, Brisbane Roar boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
• Wellington Phoenix have picked up 14 wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 16 occasions.
• Brisbane Roar are unbeaten in their last seven A-League home games, picking up five wins and two draws since April’s 5-1 loss against Macarthur.
• Wellington Phoenix are without a win in their last six away matches in the league, losing four and claiming two draws since a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United on April 6.

Brisbane Roar vs Wellington Phoenix Prediction

Wellington Phoenix have blown hot and cold this season, and they are in for another tough 90 minutes against a Brisbane Roar side who have been rock-solid on home turf.

That said, we predict Brisbane will continue from where they left off on New Year’s Eve and secure all three points in front of their home supporters.

Prediction: Brisbane Roar 2-1 Wellington Phoenix

Brisbane Roar vs Wellington Phoenix Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Brisbane Roar to win

Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in Brisbane Roar’s last five games)

Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both teams have also scored in Brisbane’s last five outings)

Edited by Peter P