Australia vs Saudi Arabia Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Both teams are level on five points in Group C.

Australia will welcome Saudi Arabia in their fifth 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers match. The Socceroos will aim to continue their unbeaten run coming into this fixture and solidify their chances of making it to the next round. They come into this game following a 0-0 draw against Japan in October and are ranked second on the table with five points.

Saudi Arabia on the other hand will aim to move up the points table and fuel their chances of getting through to the next round. They are level on points with their counterparts from down under but are behind in terms of goal difference. The Green Falcons are placed third on the table and come into this game on the back of a 0-0 draw against Bahrain in their last outing.

Kick Off

Thursday, November 14, 2:40 PM IST

Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium

Form

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

Saudi Arabia (in all competitions): D-L-W-D-L

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Players to watch 

Jackson Irvine (Australia)

The central midfielder will be the man to watch out for the Socceroos in this game. He has been an influential figure in the middle of the park and plays a crucial role in the way Australia operate on the pitch. Irvine is a proper box-to-box midfielder.

His physical presence coupled with his aerial presence makes him an undisputed starter for his side. His leadership abilities and goal-scoring abilities are second to none. 

Salem Al-Dawsari (Saudi Arabia)

Salem Al-Dawsari is one of Saudi Arabia’s most high-profile players. He is one of the most prominent players in the team and is known for his creativity, vision and goal-scoring instincts. Al-Dawsari primarily operates as a winger, but his versatility allows him to operate in multiple positions as per the requirements of the team. His performance will be a telling factor for Saudi Arabia’s performance in this game.

Match facts

• The last time the hosts won a game against Saudi Arabia was back in 2017
• Australia have lost only two out of 14 games in 2024
• The last meeting between the two sides resulted in a win for Saudi Arabia

Australia vs Saudi Arabia: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Australia to win the game – ⅘ by Bet365
• Tip 2: Mitchell DUke to score anytime – 21/10 by Bet365
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 19/20 by CORAL

Injury & Team News

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

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 10

Australia wins – 5

Saudi Arabia wins – 2

Draws – 3

Predicted Line-up 

Australia (3-4-3)

Ryan (GK); Geria, Souttar, Burgess; Miller, Brattan, Irvine, Bos; Hrustic, Duke, McGree

Saudi Arabia (4-3-3)

Alkassar (GK); Hamed, Tambakti, Lajami, Kadesh; Al-Malki, Al-Asmari, Al-Dawsari; Alsahafi, Al Buraikan, Ahmed

Prediction for Australia vs Saudi Arabia

Australia are the favourites to win this game and strengthen their second-place finish. The Socceroos have enjoyed a better run of form throughout the year and also have a better head-to-head record.

Prediction: Australia 3-1 Saudi Arabia

Telecast for Australia vs Saudi Arabia

India – Fancode

Oman – Shahid

Saudi Arabia – Shoof

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