Brisbane Roar v Auckland FC | Round 12 Preview | Isuzu UTE A-League

[(Brisbane Roar FC) Neutral]:
1. Brisbane Roar FC have played conservatively this season, with an average of less than one goal scored and conceded per match after twelve league games.

[(Brisbane Roar FC) Weakness]:
1. Brisbane Roar FC's form has declined, losing three of their last four league matches after a six-game unbeaten streak.
2. Brisbane Roar FC's attacking performance has dropped, failing to score in their last two league matches and suffering defeats.
3. Brisbane Roar FC have conceded goals in the first half in three consecutive league matches, showing slow defensive starts.
4. Brisbane Roar FC started the new season with four consecutive home league matches without conceding, but their last home match ended in a 0-3 defeat to Wellington Phoenix, marking a defensive setback at home.
5. Brisbane Roar FC have only won five of their last 17 home league matches, indicating a low home win rate.
6. In their last home league match against Auckland FC, Brisbane Roar FC suffered a 0-2 defeat.

[(Auckland FC) Strength]:
1. Auckland FC's two league losses this season have both come at home, while they remain unbeaten in away matches.
2. Auckland FC have a strong defensive record away from home, conceding only three goals in five league away matches, making them the best defensive team on away field in the league.
3. Auckland FC have suffered only two defeats in their last 16 away league matches, demonstrating strong away resilience.
4. Since joining the A-League Men, Auckland FC have faced Brisbane Roar FC three times in the league, winning twice and drawing once, with goals scored in the first half in all three matches.

[(Auckland FC) Neutral]:
1. Auckland FC have scored in the first half in eight of their last nine league matches, ensuring lively and engaging games.

[(Auckland FC) Weakness]:
1. Auckland FC's league form has declined, managing only one draw and one loss in their last two matches after a three-game winning streak.
2. Auckland FC have conceded goals in the second half in two consecutive league matches, showing a drop in defensive focus later in games.

[Tips]:
Last season, Auckland FC joined the A-League Men and won both matches against Brisbane Roar FC with a 2-0 scoreline. In their most recent league encounter this season, Auckland FC drew 1-1 at home against Brisbane Roar FC. Recently, Brisbane Roar FC have lost two consecutive matches without scoring, while Auckland FC have also failed to win in their last two league games. Auckland FC failed to earn the bookies' enough favor in this away game. Brisbane Roar FC are favored to avoid defeat at home.

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Brisbane Roar FC (+0/0.5)