"Starting with the hosts, while Melbourne City might have made real history last season as they got their hands on just a second A-League championship, the Sky Blues have drastically failed to find a similar level this time around. Coming under a huge amount of scrutiny since opening up the 2025/26 campaign, it appears there could be some increasing pressure on Aureilo Vidmar's shoulders."
"Getting the New Year underway with a woeful 3-1 drumming at the hands of Perth, Melbourne have registered just a single win from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions. Along with failing to notch a single domestic victory in front of their own supporters since the end of October, Vidmar's side have also failed to find any fluidity in the final third."
Melbourne City began the 2025/26 campaign under heavy scrutiny despite winning a second A-League championship last season, and they now sit near the foot of the table after a 0-0 draw with Sydney and a 3-1 loss to Perth. The Sky Blues have one win in seven matches, have not recorded a domestic home victory since late October, and have scored only two goals at AAMI Park in over 360 minutes. Brisbane occupy a surprise bronze position but suffered a season-worst 3-0 home defeat to Wellington and have just one win in four league games. Andrew Nabbout represents Brisbane's primary attacking outlet and is expected to register at least one shot on target.
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