๐ฆ๐บ BBL
BH Brisbane Heat
59%
VS
ST Sydney Thunder
41%
Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane
Big Bash League
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Match Prediction
Last updated: 3 January 2026
Close Call Model tips Brisbane Heat at 59% (fair odds 1.69)
Prediction: Brisbane Heat (59%)
Brisbane Heat are predicted to win this match at a 66% confidence level, making it a competitive contest with a slight edge to one side. With only 36% of teams batting first choosing to chase at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, it may be advantageous for either captain to win the toss and opt to bat first. In the powerplay, Sydney Thunder boast a higher run rate but concede more runs than Brisbane Heat, who could capitalise on this with disciplined bowling in the final overs of the Powerplay. The outcome of this match will likely be determined by which team can maintain their momentum and execute their strategies effectively throughout the game.