BRISBANE, Australia (Interstat) — The Brisbane Roar and Newcastle Jets, two sides seeking consistency early in the A-League Men season, will face off Sunday at Suncorp Stadium.

Both clubs enter the match with identical overall records of one win, one loss and one draw, though their recent form tells contrasting stories. The Roar are coming off a gritty 0-0 draw with Melbourne City last Friday, showcasing a resilient defense at home. Their season began with a 1-0 victory over Macarthur before a 2-1 loss to Kampong Speu Province.

The Jets, meanwhile, are looking to rebound from a demoralizing 4-1 home defeat to Sydney FC last Saturday. Their campaign has been a rollercoaster, featuring a 5-2 thrashing of Melbourne Victory sandwiched between a 3-2 loss to Central Coast and the recent Sydney setback. Defensive stability has been a clear issue for the visiting side.

According to the Interstat game simulator, Brisbane holds a slight edge, projected to win 2-1. The match will be a test of Brisbane’s home fortitude against a Newcastle side desperate to stop the bleeding after its last outing.

Following this contest, the Roar hit the road for a match at Auckland FC on Nov. 22. The Jets’ next fixture is at home against Perth Glory on Nov. 23.