Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Prediction, and Betting Tips

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Brisbane Heat are set to host Melbourne Stars in match no. 19 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 on January 1 at Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane. Heat currently stands at 5th in the points table with mixed results in their first four matches while Stars ranked at the bottom with five losses in a row. Heat’s recent performance is also disappointing so both teams are looking for a comeback in this match. Check out the Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars prediction.

Brisbane Heat featuring players like Nathan McSweeney, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, and Colin Munro lost their last two matches to Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers after winning the first two against Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers. On the other hand, Melbourne Stars boasting players like Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster, and Peter Siddle lost all five matches in a row.

Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars prediction: Heat to win

Key Stats 

  • Brisbane Heat 2 out of their first 4 matches.
  • Melbourne Stars are on 5 five-match losing streak.
  • Heat dominated the Stars in their last four encounters.

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Match Prediction: The match is going to be an exciting contest as both teams looking for a comeback. Melbourne Stars are yet to open their winning account this season while Brisbane Heat faced defeats in the last two games. However, with the better squad and current form, Brisbane Heat are expected to win this match.

Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Odds

  • Brisbane Heat – 1.77
  • Melbourne Stars – 2.07

Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report 

Winning team Won by Date 
Brisbane Heat 8 wickets 18 Dec 2024
Brisbane Heat 103 runs 07 Dec 2023
Brisbane Heat 4 runs 22 Jan 2023
Brisbane Heat 3 wickets 16 Jan 2023
Melbourne Stars 8 wickets 16 Jan 2022

Pitch Report

The 19th match of the BBL 2024-25, Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars is set to be played at Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane. The pitch here is a good batting surface and provides some extra bounce for bowlers.

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Results of last two matches played at Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane

Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers (Jan 10, 2024) – Brisbane Heat won by 23 runs

Brisbane Heat  191/6
Perth Scorchers 168/9

Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes (Jan 07, 2024) – Brisbane Heat won by 1 run (DLS)

Brisbane Heat 132/7
Hobart Hurricanes 116/9

Brisbane Heat preview 

After starting the season well against Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers the Brisbane Heat struggled in the last two against Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers. The batting lineup needs to improve they just scored 138 in the last game. However, Nathan McSweeney and Paul Walters batted well.

Predicted XI: Tom Banton, Jimmy Peison, Colin Munro, Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Mathew Kuhnemann

Melbourne Stars preview 

Melbourne Stars led by Marcus Stoinis are on a five-match losing streak and are eager to bounce back in this match. They lost matches against Perth Scorchers, Brisbane Heat, Adelaide Strikers, Sydney Sixers, and Sydney Thunder. The team is struggling in both batting and bowling departments. The key players like Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Beau Webster, and Peter Siddle need to step up.

Predicted XI: Sam Harper, Ben Duckett, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Jonathan Merlo, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Peter Siddle

Also Read | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Prediction, and Betting Tips

Player to watch: Nathan McSweeney

Nathan McSweeney is a key player for the Brisbane Heat. The right-handed batter scored 120 runs in 3 matches with a match-winning inning of 78* against Adelaide Strikers. His ability to score quickly and anchor the inning depending on the situation makes him the player to watch in this match.

Published - December 30, 2024 11:12:33
Updated - December 30, 2024 11:12:33

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