REF’s picks

Back Over 2.5 goals in this A-League clash as both Brisbane Roar and Perth Glory tend to engage in open, high-scoring encounters. Their historical meetings frequently feature defensive vulnerabilities on both sides, pointing to a match with plenty of goalmouth action.

1. 1Both teams showed defensive frailties in recent fixtures, suggesting they will struggle to keep clean sheets.
2. 2Head-to-head history highlights several recent high-scoring games between the two sides.
3. 3Early-season defensive sharpness is often lacking as squads continue to find full tactical rhythm.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.