The teams will be updated after the final lineups are out.

Match details:

Australian W League
Melbourne City FC Women vs Brisbane Roar FC Women
Venue: Casey Fields, Melbourne, Australia
Date: 3rd December 2022
Time: 9:30 am IST

Preview:

Melbourne City FC Women and Brisbane Roar FC Women face each other in the Australian W League at Casey Fields, Melbourne in the Round 3 match. Melbourne City FC secured 11 wins out of their 14 league matches and finished in second place with 33 points in regular matches. They played against Wellington Phoenix in their opening match of the new campaign and managed a 4-1 victory. Brisbane Roar FC Women have a slightly weaker squad as compared to their opponents. However, they are undefeated in their last six matches. They won the opening match over Newcastle Jets followed by a 1-1 draw against Canberra United in the last match.

Recent forms:

Melbourne City FC Women – WLLWW
Brisbane Roar FC Women – WWDWD

Probable starting XI:

Melbourne City FC Women

Sally James, Kaitlyn Torpey, Naomi Thomas-Chinnama, Katie Bowen, Bryleeh Henry, Leah Davidson, Emina Ekic, Julia Grosso, Daniela Galic, Rhianna Pollicina, Maria Jose Rojas.

Brisbane Roar FC Women

Hensley Hancuff, Annabel Haffenden, Kajsa Lind, Jamilla Rankin, Tamar Levin, Mariel Hecher, Ayesha Norrie, Shea Connors, Hollie Palmer, Sharn Freier, Larissa Crummer.

Top picks:

Rhianna Pollicina: Pollicina was the second-highest goal scorer from her side, having scored seven goals in 16 league matches along with two assists last season. She averages three shots per match in club football which makes her a threat to the opponents. She enjoys passing the ball and putting the ball in the net. In her last match, she netted two goals against Wellington Phoenix. She will be a player to watch out for in this fixture.

Larissa Crummer: Crummer will lead the attack along with Sharn Freier in this match. The forward has managed to put the ball into the box two times this season in two matches and helped her team to collect important points. She could be a decent punt pick for your team. She is the club’s top creator and surely the one to look out for.

Captain and vice-captain options:

Rhianna Pollicina
Larissa Crummer
Maria Jose Rojas
Sharn Freier

Fantasy team:

Disclaimer: The views expressed here are of the author and are not a reflection of the actual points you might earn.