AFC Asian Cup 2023: Australia vs Indonesia: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Indonesia will enter this AFC Asian Cup clash as the underdogs.

After a thrilling round of group stage fixtures, the spotlight now shifts to the all important RO16 matches at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. First up, title favourites and 2015 champions Australia will take on Indonesia to begin the proceedings.

The Socceroos won Group B and accumulated seven points in three matches while Indonesia finished third in their group with three points and qualified as one of the four best third-placed teams.

Kick Off

January 28, 2024, 17:00 IST

January 28, 2024, 22:30 GMT+11

January 28, 2024, 18:30 GMT+7

Form

Australia (in all competitions) D-W-W-W-W

Indonesia (in all competitions) L-W-L-L-L

Players to watch

Craig Goodwin (Australia)

The 32-year-old has been Australia’s most consistent player at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. He is known for his pressing, ball distribution and all round contributions on the pitch. The left-winger caused a lot of trouble to India in the opening game with his speed and trickery and is expected to do the same against Indonesia.

Marselino Ferdinand (Indonesia)

The midfielder has performed exceptionally well for Malaysia at the tournament. He has been involved in the thick of things and has made the difference a lot of times. He contributes on either ends of the pitch and has good numbers to show for his efforts. Moreover, he also found the back of the net in the game against Iraq.

Match facts

• Indonesia have not defeated Australia since 1981
• Australia have conceded a single goal against Indonesia since 1984
• Australia are undefeated at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup

Injury and Team News

Both teams are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 18

Australia Wins – 13

Indonesia Wins – 1

Draws – 4

Predicted Line-up

Australia (4-4-2)

Mathew Ryan; Gethin Jones, Harry Souttar, Cameron Burgess, Jordan Bos; Connor Metcalfe, Aiden O’Neill, Jackson Irvine, Craig Goodwin; Mitchell Duke, Samuel Silvera

Indonesia (3-4-3)

Ari; Amat, Baggott, Ridho, Sayuri, Hubner, Jenner, Arhan, Ferdinan, Struick, Witan

Prediction for Australia vs Indonesia

Australia re the clear favourites coming into this game because they have displayed an excellent run of form at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Indonesia on the other hand, have somehow managed to qualify for the knockouts. Expect the Socceroos to win it.

Prediction: Australia 3-1 Indonesia

Telecast for Australia vs Indonesia

India – Sports 18, Jio Cinema

Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Oman – BeinSports, Alkass

United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherlands – Triller TV

Saudi Arabia – Shahid

Australia – Network 10

Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste – MNC Media

AFC Asian Cup 2023 Worldwide Broadcast Details: Click here

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