SCO vs REN Today Match Prediction & Fantasy Tips: Who Will Win Today's Match Between Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades? - BBL 2025-26, Match 26
This article provides today’s BBL Match 26 prediction with fantasy tips, recent form, head to head. It does not include live score or match result.
Match Preview
The SCO vs REN match prediction focuses on BBL Match 26 at Optus Stadium, Perth. Perth Scorchers have won 4 of their 6 matches this season, and come into this clash after a 33-run win over Adelaide Strikers, where they defended 153/8 by bowling Adelaide out for 120/9.
Melbourne Renegades, meanwhile, have 2 wins from 5 games, and their latest outing saw them beat Melbourne Stars by 4 wickets while chasing 177/6, successfully reaching the target with one ball remaining.
Overall, the SCO vs REN prediction slightly favors Perth Scorchers due to home advantage and stronger recent form. From a fantasy point of view, the SCO vs REN Dream11 prediction suggests backing in-form top-order batters and strike bowlers, and choosing the right SCO vs REN Dream11 team today could be key.
Match Details
- Match: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades (SCO vs REN)
- Event: Big Bash League 2025–26 – Match 26
- Date: Wednesday, 7 January 2026
- Time: 1:45 PM IST
- Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia
Recent Form
Perth Scorchers (SCO)
Last 5 matches: L L W W W
- Wins this season: 4 out of 6
- Last match: Beat Adelaide Strikers by 71 runs (221/5 & 150/8)
- In-form players: Cooper Connolly, Finn Allen, Joel Paris
Melbourne Renegades (REN)
Last 5 matches: W L L L W
- Wins this season: 2 out of 5
- Last match: Beat Melbourne Stars by 4 wickets (147/8 & 150/6)
- In-form players: Tim Seifert, Josh Brown, Gurinder Sandhu
Head-to-Head in BBL
| Matches Played | SCO Won | Ren Won | Tie/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
(Overall) 22
|
16 |
05 |
00 |
|
Last 5 matches
|
03 |
02 |
00 |
Insight: The SCO vs REN match prediction suggests Perth Scorchers hold a slight advantage historically and currently, especially given their three-match winning streak
Pitch & Weather Report – Optus Stadium, Perth
The Optus Stadium surface offers good pace and bounce, assisting fast bowlers in the early overs before settling down for batting. Once batters get set, stroke play becomes easier, but the pitch rarely turns into a high-scoring belter. Teams that apply pressure during the powerplay often gain a strong advantage.
Competitive Score: Around 165–170
For more venue-wise info, refer to: Optus Stadium, Stats
Weather Conditions: Clear and warm conditions expected, ensuring ideal playing conditions for the full match.
Probable Playing 11
Perth Scorchers (SOC)
Mitchell Marsh, Sam Fanning, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner(c), Joel Curtis(wK), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Mahli Beardman
Melbourne Renegades (REN)
Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan(wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Peake, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland(c), Matthew Spoors, Gurinder Sandhu, Callum Stow, Jason Behrendorff
Toss Prediction
The toss-winning captain is likely to bowl first, as chasing totals have historically worked well at Perth Stadium.
SCO vs REN Dream11 Prediction - Top Picks
Batters to Watch
- Cooper Connolly (SCO) – 160+ runs this season
- Tim Seifert (REN) – 176 runs in 5 innings
- Mitchell Marsh (SCO) – Rediscovered form, 102 off 58 in last match
Bowlers to Watch
- Joel Paris (SCO) – 10 wickets in 6 matches
- Gurinder Sandhu (REN) – 10 wickets in 5 matches
- Aaron Hardie (SCO) – 7 wickets in 6 matches
SCO vs REN Dream11 Team Today
- Wicketkeeper: Joel Curtis (SCO)
- Batters: Cooper Connolly (SCO), Tim Seifert (REN), Mitchell Marsh (SCO)
- All-rounders: Aaron Hardie (SCO), Will Sutherland (REN)
- Bowlers: Joel Paris (SCO), Gurinder Sandhu (REN), Brody Couch (SCO), Jason Behrendorff (REN)
- Captain Choices: Cooper Connolly (SCO), Tim Seifert (REN)
- Vice-Captain Choices: Mitchell Marsh (SCO), Gurinder Sandhu (REN)
Match Prediction
Perth Scorchers come in with stronger momentum, home advantage, and consistent recent form. Melbourne Renegades will rely on Tim Seifert and Josh Brown, but the depth of PRS’ batting and bowling gives them the edge.
SCO vs REN BBL Today Match Prediction:
👉 Perth Scorchers(SCO) to win
Final Thoughts
Perth Scorchers are favored to claim victory over Melbourne Renegades, supported by their recent winning streak, home conditions, and balanced squad. Fantasy picks include Cooper Connolly, Tim Seifert, Joel Paris, and Gurinder Sandhu.
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❓FAQs
Perth Scorchers are favorites due to form, depth, and home advantage.
Around 165–170 runs is usually challenging for the chasing side.
Cooper Connolly, Tim Seifert, Joel Paris, Gurinder Sandhu, Mitchell Marsh, Aaron Hardie.
Toss-winning captains generally prefer to bowl first.
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