Radio: 702 ABC Sydney The teams. Head to head: Sydney 7, Brisbane13, drawn 8 Twitter: #SYDvBRI Odds: Sydney $3.25, Draw $3.60, Brisbane $2.05 (Sportsbet.com.au)

FIVE TO WATCH 1. Vedran Janjetovic (Sydney) Made the save that turned the Sydney derby in favour of the Sky Blues, guessing correctly as Mark Bridge faltered from the spot. However, that form has to continue – he’s been between the posts for both matches against Brisbane this year, shipping four and five goals respectively. 2. Besart Berisha (Brisbane) His old nemesis Pascal Bosschaart might be back in the Netherlands but don’t think for a moment Berisha has forgotten how much he enjoys beating up the Sky Blues. He’ll get booed from kick-off, which means scoring in front of the Cove would bring untold joy.

3. Ali Abbas (Sydney) The derby was memorable for the right and wrong reasons for Abbas – he scored the penalty that clinched the result but was also subject to alleged abuse, which the FFA is investigating. An important midfield cog, the Sky Blues need him focused on his game. 4. Luke Brattan (Brisbane) Evolving into the Pirlo-like figure of the A-League, Brattan sits in front of the defence and sprays balls around the park for fun. Nearly all of their attacking moves begin with the silky-skilled midfielder who has taken a big leap forward this season. 5. Sasa Ognenovski (Sydney)

A huge performance from Ognenovski against Western Sydney was one of the main reasons they held on for victory. He played countless long balls out of defence, and it will be interesting to see if they try the direct approach – to bypass Brisbane’s midfield – once more. THE KEY MATCH-UP Sebastian Ryall (Sydney) v Thomas Broich (Brisbane) Aaron Calver had a tough night in the derby, and is likely to lose his place at right-back to the returning Ryall. However, it’s a tough one first up, with Broich in the kind of form that makes him the favourite for the Johnny Warren Medal. IN THE DUGOUT

Frank Farina (Sydney FC) It’s extraordinary to think Farina could lift his side to second if they win this clash, yet could fall out of the six if they lose. A tight, disciplined display should be his priority considering the Roar’s recent penchant for blasting the Sky Blues apart. Loading Mike Mulvey (Brisbane Roar) The coach of the year in waiting, Mulvey will be keen to finish the season strongly and bounce into the finals full of confidence. He knows he has a superior side to Sydney, and will be keen to use their superior ball movement to create space and opportunities.