Australia vs Brazil Preview, prediction, team news, lineups | International Friendly 2026
The previous outing between these nations ended in a draw!
The Australia national football team will once again go head-to-head against the Brazil national football team in what is going to be an international friendly. This clash will be an exciting one, taking place at the Suncorp Stadium.
The Socceroos secured a draw against the Carlo Ancelotti-led side in their recent friendly outing. They will go against them once again. The 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda scored a sensational free-kick for the Australian national football team and helped them take an early lead against the five-time world champions.
The Tony Popovic-led side conceded a late goal and had to settle for a draw. They will have to come up with a better performance if they are looking for a win this time around. Being at home will be one of the advantages for them, but they need improvements in their approach in the final third.
The Brazil national football team had multiple takeaways as they only barely managed to secure a draw against Australia. Despite having quality players in the squad, their performance was not on point. The Canarinho will not be looking to repeat the same mistakes this time around.
They have to work on their finishing touch in the attacking front. The trio of Vinicius, Raphinha and Endrick failed to be that impactful, but will be eager to come up with a top performance this time around. Carlo Ancelotti’s men will be away from home, and this might make them somewhat uncomfortable.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Brisbane, Australia
- Stadium: Suncorp Stadium
- Date: Tuesday, September 29
- Kick-off Time: 03:30 PM IST/ 10:00 AM GMT/ 06:00 AM ET/ 03:00 AM PT
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: In use
Form:
Australia: W-L-D-D-D
Brazil: W-W-W-L-D
Players to Watch
Nestory Irankunda (Australia)
Nestory Irankunda is going to be one of the main men in the squad for the Australia national football team. He scored a sensational free-kick to give his side a one-goal advantage. The 20-year-old Sporting CP star can be deployed in the attacking midfield and on the wing.
Raphinha (Brazil)
Raphinha was the star of the show for the Brazil national football team in their draw against Australia. Even though he failed to score a goal in the previous outing, he bagged a crucial assist and helped his side secure the draw. The 29-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front under Carlo Ancelotti.
Match Facts
- All of the last three matches have ended in a draw for Australia.
- Brazil are winless in their last two matches.
- Only one of the last four matches between these nations has ended in a draw.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Brazil to win
- Raphinha to score
- Goals under 3.5
Injury and Team News
All of the selected squad members for both Australia and Brazil are fit to be in action.
Head-to-Head
Matches played: 9
Australia (wins): 1
Brazil (wins): 6
Draws: 2
Predicted Lineups
Australia predicted XI (3-4-2-1)
Beach (GK); Circati, Souttar, Herrington; Italiano, Irvine, Okon-Engstler, Behich; Metcalfe, Irankunda; Yengi
Brazil predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Souza (GK); Matheuzinho, Marquinhos, Reis, Santos; Guimaraes, Danilo; Rayan, Raphinha, Vinicius; Endrick
Match Prediction
Despite lacking star-studded players, Australia managed a draw against Carlo Ancelotti’s men. Brazil will be looking to take a win this time around.
The Canarinho are likely to come out on top and secure a win.
Prediction: Australia 1-2 Brazil
Telecast Details
Australia: Network 10, Paramount+, 10 Play
Brazil: SporTV, Globo, Globoplay
When and where is Australia vs Brazil international friendly?
This clash will take place at the Suncorp Stadium on September 29.
Where and how to watch this friendly in Brazil?
SporTV, Globo and Globoplay can be used to view this game live.
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