Australia FC is looking to finally earn a win in the World Cup qualifiers, when they meet with Indonesia FC, who are also winless here. These two teams head into this match with hunger to win, considering their results during their opener. Australia suffered a shocking 1-0 loss against Bahrain, which could have placed them at a good spot. However, due to Australia‘s loss in the opener, they remain to be without a point in their group. On the other hand, Indonesia is also winless during the opener, having a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia. However, Indonesia are slightly better than their opponent, as they have one point form this draw. The meeting between these two teams is on September 10, 2024, at 8:00 PM (GMT+8).
Australia FC
Australia, ranked 80th in FIFA’s national team rankings, is set to face Bahrain in a friendly match. The Socceroos, who had 71% possession, lost to Bahrain due to Harry Souttar’s own goal in the 89th minute. Despite being reduced to 10 players after Kusini Yengi’s suspension, Australia has won the previous four games and scored 14 goals without conceding. Australia has only lost two of their last 14 matches, winning 11 times and drawing once. The Socceroos’ away record is also impressive, having won their last five games on the road and kept five clean sheets.
Mitchell Duke may replace suspended Kusini Yengi in Australia, with Martin Boyle and Craig Goodwin as wingers, Aiden O’Neill and Jackson Irvine in midfield, and Connor Metcalfe in midfield.
Indonesia FC
Indonesia’s manager Shin Tae-Yong has expressed concern over the team’s poor home form, having only won twice, drawn once, and lost five times in their last eight home games. The hosts, with 34% possession, were forced to defend for large periods, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia. Despite Saudi Arabia producing 18 shots, only four were on target and they created only two big chances. Indonesia’s home form is unbeaten in five of their last six matches across all competitions, with only one win since August 1981. The draw means Indonesia has lost just once in their last six AFC World Cup qualifying matches.
The hosts are likely to be without midfielder Thom Haye due to injury, with Ivar Jenner potentially joining Ferdinan in midfield. Additionally, centre-backs Rizky Ramadhani, Jay Idzes, and Calvin Verdonk will shield goalkeeper Maarten Paes.
Prediction:
Australia FC
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