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Melbourne City finished third in the regular season to secure a place in the playoffs and must now navigate through this game with an in-form Brisbane Roar. Former Wigan manager Warren Joyce had put together a decent team and it was quite evident they would not struggle to make the playoffs this season, although a loss to Wellington Phoenix could not have helped confidence ahead of this game. They have a full strength team to choose from adn should field their strongest starting eleven.
Brisbane Roar have been in good form of late and just about managed to sneak into the top six on the last match day of the regular season. With four wins in their last six games, they would be hoping their good form can help them navigate through this difficult away test. Brisbane Roar will be without goalkeeper Michael Theo and defensive trio Luke de Vere, Jade North, and Avram Papadopoulos for Friday's clash.
City have not eexactly been very strong at home losing five of their 14 home games but they could be forgiven for losing twice to Sydney and twice in the city derby to Melbourne Victory. They beat Roars here by 2-0 and then again in February by 2-1 away from home and despite their less than convincing form, I think they will win this game but Roars have been good in away games themselves and I expect them to find the net at least once, but the host should edge out this one in an entertaining win.
Pick: 1 & BTTS - Yes
Odds: 3.2
Bookmaker: ➾ William Hill
Stake: 7 units
Tipster: Pacifier
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