BBL 2025-26: Match 30, MLR vs MLS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL Match between Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars?

MLR vs MLS Match Prediction – Match 30  

The 30th match of the Big Bash League 2025–26 will feature a thrilling Melbourne derby between the Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars on January 10, 2026, at Docklands, Melbourne. Scheduled as a night match starting at 4:15 PM local time, both teams are eager to make their mark in the league as the season reaches its midpoint. The recent form shows contrasting trends, with the Stars winning, while the Renegades have been inconsistent.

Batting will play a crucial role in this high-stakes clash. For the Renegades, Tim Seifert and Josh Brown have been key performers. Seifert scored 243 runs in 10 matches at an average of 24.3 with a strike rate of 141.27, while Brown has contributed 216 runs in 9 matches at a strike rate of 162.4. Melbourne Stars will rely heavily on Glenn Maxwell and Sam Harper, both of whom have been in remarkable form. Maxwell accomplished 295 runs in 10 matches at an impressive average of 59 and a strike rate of 176.64, while Harper has scored 284 runs at an average of 40.57 and a strike rate of 153.51.

The bowling departments for both sides will be equally important. Gurinder Sandhu and Adam Zampa have led the Renegades attack with 13 and 10 wickets respectively, while Peter Siddle and Tom Curran have been standout performers for the Stars, claiming 16 and 13 wickets in their campaigns so far.

Historically, the Melbourne derby has been fiercely contested, with the last five encounters split between the two sides, including a recent Renegades win by 4 wickets on January 4, 2026, and a Stars victory by 42 runs on January 12, 2025. With both teams desperate for crucial points, the match promises an electrifying contest under the lights at Docklands.

Expert Prediction: Melbourne Stars hold a 54% chance of winning, while Melbourne Renegades have a 46% chance.