Brazil have hardly given Australia a chance in eight encounters and should be too strong again in Townsville.
Carlo Ancelotti will want his side to get this one done quickly in order to rest his stars which brings the handicap into play.
Key Stats
- Australia haven't scored in 2 of their last 3 matches.
- Australia have scored 1 goals in 8 matches against Brazil.
- Brazil have won to nil in their last 3 matches against Australia.
- Brazil have won 3 of their last 4 matches.
HTH
Brazil have conceded only once in eight matches against Australia, leading 6-1 alongside one draw. They last met in 2017, Brazil winning 4-0 in Melbourne.
Australia Still Rebuilding
Australia started the World Cup with a 2-0 victory against Turkey despite having 28% possession and 9-30 shots.
The Socceroos were too passive against the USA, down 2-0 at half-time which was the final score. They dominated Paraguay but both teams were content with a 0-0 draw to progress.
Tony Popovic’s side conceded early against Egypt but equalised after the break and had chances to take the lead.
The manager brought Mathew Ryan off the bench to participate in the penalty shootout but it backfired, Australia exiting the tournament.
Australia Squad, Team News & Predicted Line Up
Goalkeepers: Patrick Beach, Paul Izzo, Jacob Chapman
Defenders: Aziz Behich, Milos Degenek, Harry Souttar, Alessandro Circati, Jason Geria, Jacob Italiano, Lucas Herrington, Kealey Adamson, Kasey Bos, Dylan Leonard
Midfielders: Jackson Irvine, Connor Metcalfe, Riley McGree, Aiden O'Neill, Paul Okon-Engstler, Patrick Yazbek, Alexander Robertson
Forwards: Nestory Irankunda, Mohamed Touré, Tete Yengi, Eli Adams, Yaya Dukuly, Marcus Younis
Mathew Ryan has been left out of the squad but midfielders Riley McGree and Patrick Yazbek return after missing the World Cup due to injuries.
Milos Degenek could replace Lucas Herrington if Popovic prefers more experience in central defence.
Australia (3-4-3): Patrick Beach; Alessandro Circati, Harry Souttar, Milos Degenek; Jacob Italiano, Aiden O'Neill, Paul Okon-Engstler, Kasey Bos; Connor Metcalfe, Mohamed Touré, Nestory Irankunda
Brazil Persist with Ancelotti
Brazil’s World Cup campaign began with a 1-1 draw against Morocco thanks to Vinícius Júnior’s equaliser. Júnior scored again in a comfortable 3-0 victory over Haiti.
The Real Madrid forward maintained his form against Scotland, bagging the opening two goals in another 3-0 win.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side showed left it late against Japan. Gabriel Martinelli’s 95th minute goal secured a deserved 2-1 victory after registering 69% possession and 19-5 shots.
Bruno Guimarães couldn’t convert an early penalty in the Round of 16 clash against Norway. It proved crucial after Erling Haaland scored twice, Neymar’s 99th minute penalty too little too late as the Seleção lost 2-1 and went out.
Brazil Squad, Team News & Predicted Line Up
Goalkeepers: Hugo Souza, Pedro Morisco, Otávio
Defenders: Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Douglas Santos, Vanderson, Arthur Dias, Jair, Matheuzinho, Mauro Júnior, Vitor Reis
Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães, Douglas Luiz, Danilo, Andrey Santos, Breno Bidon, Gabriel Bontempo, Matheus Martinelli
Forwards: Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, Endrick, Estêvão, Pedro, Rayan, Samuel Lino
Ancelotti has called up ten players who are yet to feature for Brazil. Danilo, Alex Sandro, Casemiro and Fabinho have been left out and Neymar retired from international football.
Brazil (4-2-3-1): Hugo Souza; Vanderson, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Mauro Júnior; Bruno Guimarães, Douglas Luiz; Rayan, Raphinha, Vinícius Júnior; Estêvão
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