Australia are ready to get through the third round of the World Cup Qualifiers, as they face Bahrain, who are doing well recently. Heading into this match, these two teams are actually doing well, making this match an exciting one. Australia are actually doing well, keeping five clean sheets in their last six match, scoring 11 goals. Additionally, Australia are coming from a dominating 5-0 win against Palestine before this match, giving them confidence. On the other hand, Bahrain are also doing well, going unbeaten for four games already. Meanwhile, Bahrain are from a 1-1 draw against United Arab Emirates, which somehow gives them confidence here. The meeting between these two teams is on September 5, 2024, at 6:10 PM (GMT+8).
Australia FC
Australia’s national football team is the favorite to win the World Cup tie against Bahrain, who have never made it to the World Cup in their history. They have only suffered one defeat in 13 games and have shown impressive performances in their last five meetings against Bahrain. After losing in the Asian Cup quarter-finals, Australia has renewed motivation to get back on track in their World Cup qualifiers. They have scored 14 goals and kept four clean sheets in their remaining four games. Despite facing opposition from Lebanon, Bangladesh, and Palestine, Graham Arnold will be encouraged by the run of shutouts. Australia’s only defeat in 13 games has come in extra time.
Arnold’s starting lineup for Australia is uncertain due to his recent tinkering with the team’s XI. Stars like Mathew Ryan, Harry Souttar, and Jackson Irvine are expected to play, with Adam Taggart leading the attack. Lewis Miller may be considered as right-back.
Bahrain FC
Bahrain has reached the qualification round of the Asian Cup, building on their impressive performance in the competition. Dragan Talajic’s team, which defeated Jordan and Japan, has a four-game unbeaten run. Bahrain secured a top-two spot after victories over Nepal and Yemen, but faces challenges in games of this magnitude due to Asian powerhouses like Japan and Saudi Arabia. Bahrain’s national football team has never won against the hosts in their last five meetings and is currently on a four-game unbeaten run. However, the odds against them in this tie are against them.
Talajic may select Bahrain’s team if injury issues don’t pose. Bahrain held out for spoils, with Mahdi Abduljabbar’s 10th strike.
Prediction:
Australia
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