A-League Showdown: Brisbane Roar Host Adelaide United in Crucial Playoff Race
Brisbane Roar are set to clash with Adelaide United at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in a pivotal A-League Men Round 14 fixture. This match carries significant weight for both teams' playoff aspirations, with the Roar currently sitting 4th and Adelaide United just two points behind in 7th position.
Match Background & Qualification Scenarios
This A-League Men (Isuzu UTE A-League Men) Round 14 fixture sees Brisbane Roar host Adelaide United at Suncorp Stadium. This is a crucial match for both teams as they jockey for position in the playoff race. Brisbane Roar currently sits in 4th place with 21 points, occupying a playoff spot. Adelaide United is close behind in 7th with 19 points, just two points shy of the Roar, making this encounter a direct battle for playoff contention. The A-League Men season runs from October to May, featuring a 27-round regular season followed by a finals series playoff for the top six teams. Brisbane Roar has secured three victories in their six home matches this season, showcasing their strength in front of their supporters. Historically, in 64 head-to-head matches, Brisbane Roar has won 22, Adelaide United 29, with 13 draws.
Recent Form
Brisbane Roar's recent form in their last five official matches is WLLLW. Their most recent outing was a 2-1 victory over Perth Glory on January 16, 2026. Prior to that, they suffered three consecutive losses: a 0-2 defeat to Auckland FC on January 9, a 0-3 loss to Wellington Phoenix on January 3, and a 0-1 loss to Melbourne City around January 14. Adelaide United's recent form stands at LWWLD. Their last match was a 2-2 draw against Wellington Phoenix on January 11, 2026. Before that, they endured a heavy 0-4 defeat to Central Coast Mariners on January 4, but secured wins against Western Sydney Wanderers (3-2 on December 27) and Perth Glory (1-0 on December 20).
Key Players & Injury News
For Brisbane Roar, key players include top scorer Justin Vidic with 3 goals this season. Captain Jay O'Shea, who has contributed 2 goals and 1 assist, is sidelined for up to a month with an ankle injury and will miss this match. New signing Nicholas D'Agostino is also not named in the 20-player squad. On the Adelaide United side, Luka Jovanovic is the team's leading scorer with 4 goals and is returning from international duty to be available for selection. Captain Craig Goodwin is another pivotal player, having registered 3 goals and 3 assists. However, defender Dylan Pierias is out long-term until late 2026 due to a serious knee injury, and Ethan Alagich is also injured.