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

Australia will aim a win in order to secure their spot in the AFC Asian Cup knockouts.

After a win in their opening AFC Asian Cup 2023 game against India, Australia will look to continue their good run of form against Syria in their second group stage game. The Socceroos will face Syria at the Jasim bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan.

Australia are currently high on confidence after winning all their last five games. Syria on the other hand, managed a hard fought 0-0 draw against a highly-ranked Uzbekistan side in their opening fixture. It will be an entertaining clash as both teams will go all out for the win in this tie.

Kick Off

18 January, 2024, 17:00 IST

18 January, 2024, 17:30 GMT+11

18 January, 2024, 14:30 GMT+3

Form

Syria (in all competitions) D-D-D-L-W

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

Players to watch 

Abdul Rahman Oues (Syria)

The defender was Syria’s best player in their opening game against Uzbekistan. His presence at the back made it impossible for the Uzbek forwards to score. Abdul’s ball-winning capability coupled with his physical presence and passing abilities have been a very crucial asset for Syria.

Jackson Irvine (Australia)

The midfielder put up a very strong performance in his side’s opening game against India. Jackson also won the player of the match award for his heroics on the pitch against the Blue Tigers. He scored the opening goal for Australia and was a constant threat to the opposition. Syria must put a pause to his creativity.

Match Facts

• Syria have never been able to defeat Australia 
• The last time these two teams met at the AFC Asian Cup, Australia pulled off a 3-2 victory
• Omar Khribin scored a goal for Syria against Australia in 2019

Injury and Team News

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

Head-to-Head

Total Matches played – 3

Syria wins – 0

Australia wins – 2

Draws – 1

Predicted Line-up

Syria (4-4-2)

Alma, Jenyat, Krouma, Al Midani,,Youssef, Anez, Weiss, Ham, Osman, Hesar, Al Somah

Australia (4-4-2)

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

Prediction for Syria vs Australia

Australia come into the game as clear favourites, thanks to their better FIFA ranking and a good run of form. However, Syria will also present a tough fight as they also pulled off a good result in the previous game.

Prediction: Syria 1-2 Australia

Telecast

India – Sports 18, Jio Cinema

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

Australia – Network 10

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

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