Sydney FC are back in action with another A-League fixture this weekend as they lock horns with Brisbane Roar on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.Brisbane Roar are rooted to the bottom of the A-League standings and have struggled to impose themselves this season. The away side suffered a 1-0 defeat against Western United in the league last month and will need to bounce back in this fixture.Sydney FC, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table at the moment and have improved in recent weeks. The hosts eased past Macarthur FC by a 3-0 margin in their previous league game and will be confident going into this match.Sydney FC@SydneyFC Wilko is a happy captain after booking a spot in the Semi-Finals.#SydneyIsSkyBlue4:06 AM · Jan 12, 202238🎥 Wilko is a happy captain after booking a spot in the Semi-Finals.#SydneyIsSkyBlue https://t.co/MM2pAx1Ft4Sydney FC vs Brisbane Roar Head-to-HeadSydney FC and Brisbane Roar are on an even footing as far as the official head-to-head record is concerned and have won 18 games apiece out of a total of 52 matches played between the two teams.The previous meeting between the two teams took place in the FFA Cup last week and ended in a 1-0 victory for Sydney FC. Brisbane Roar gave a good account of themselves on the day but will need to be more clinical this weekend.Sydney FC form guide in the A-League: W-W-L-D-LBrisbane Roar form guide in the A-League: L-D-L-LSydney FC vs Brisbane Roar Team NewsSydney FC have a strong squadSydney FCMichael Zullo, Connor O'Toole, Kosta Barbarouses, and Chris Zuvela remain fitness concerns for Sydney FC and will not be risked in this fixture. Luke Brattan picked up an injury in last month's FFA Cup match and has been ruled out of this game.Injured: Luke Brattan, Michael Zullo, Connor O'Toole, Kosta Barbarouses, Chris ZuvelaDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneBrisbane Roar need to win this gameBrisbane RoarNikola Mileusnic has recovered from a spate of injuries and will be available for selection. Brisbane Roar also have no discernible injury concerns going into this game.Injured: NoneDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneSydney FC vs Brisbane Roar Predicted XISydney FC Predicted XI (4-4-2): Andrew Redmayne; Joel King, Ben Warland, Alex Wilkinson, Rhyan Grant; Anthony Caceres, Paulo Retre, Elvis Kamsoba, Milos Ninkovic; Trent Buhagiar, BoboBrisbane Roar FC@brisbaneroarFT | Plenty of fight from a young squad in tough circumstances but no reward in our first Quarter Finalappearance.2:24 AM · Jan 12, 2022222FT | Plenty of fight from a young squad in tough circumstances but no reward in our first Quarter Finalappearance. https://t.co/oxFEdsZIhLBrisbane Roar Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Macklin Freke; Nicholas Olsen, Kai Trewin, Scott Neville, Jack Hingert; Jesse Daley, Ville Matti Steinman; Jay O'Shea, Alex Parsons, Nikola Mileusnic; Cyrus DehmieSydney FC vs Brisbane Roar PredictionBrisbane Roar are struggling at the moment and will need to address several issues to turn their campaign around. The away side has managed only one point in four league games and will need to be at its best in this fixture.Sydney FC are in a resurgent mood at the moment and will need to make the most of their purple patch this weekend. The hosts are in good form and hold the upper hand going into this game.Prediction: Sydney FC 2-1 Brisbane Roar