Brisbane Roar start their A-League season at home against Macarthur on Friday, October 17, at Suncorp Stadium, looking to turn around their poor home record from last year. After finishing 12th and narrowly avoiding back-to-back wooden spoons, Brisbane have enjoyed a strong pre-season with dominant wins. Macarthur, who finished eighth last year, have assembled a new-look attack with forwards Ji Dong-Win and Rafael Duran, and boast arguably the league's best midfield duo with Anthony Caceres and Luke Brattan. The two sides have a significant head-to-head record, with Macarthur unbeaten in their last eight encounters, including five wins and three draws. Brisbane must improve their home form and poor record against Macarthur to start the season on a winning note. The match will be live streamed on Paramount+ and 10 Network, with kickoff at 9:05 p.m. local time. Fans can tune in with a subscription to Paramount+, who are offering a free trial for new customers. The A-League fixture schedule for the week includes other notable matches, such as Adelaide United FC vs Sydney FC on Friday and Western Sydney vs Melbourne City FC on Saturday. Brisbane Roar's pre-season form has been strong, but they face a tough test against Macarthur's new-look attack. The club will be hoping to turn around their poor home record and start the season with a win. With a strong midfield duo and new forwards, Macarthur will be looking to continue their unbeaten run against Brisbane Roar. The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both sides looking to start the season on a high note.