It’s time for the most interesting match in Group I of the Asian World Cup Qualifiers – the Australia vs Palestine head-to-head. The venue for this much-anticipated event? HBF Park! We believe the Socceroos will go after another win in their already impressive campaign, but make sure to check out our key Australia vs Palestine betting tips for more exclusive content regarding this match.
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Australia vs Palestine prediction: Perfect run by Socceroos
Key Stats
- Australia won all their World Cup qualifier games thus far in Group I.
- In four matches played, coach Arnold’s boys scored 15 goals.
- Palestine scored only six goals since the start of the campaign.
- The Socceroos scored at least twice in three of their last four matches in all competitions.
- Australia defeated Palestine in both official matches between the two teams.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Australia are the bookies’ choice
- HOME: 47/100 (1.47) – 67.1%
- DRAW: 59/20 (3.95) – 23.9%
- AWAY: 6/1 (7.00) – 9.0%
*These Australia vs Palestine odds are subject to change
As you can see from the odds above, we have Australia down as the expected winners in this rivalry. The odds are priced at 47/100 (1.47) giving coach Graham Arnold’s boys a massive 67.1% win probability ahead of the kick-off. In the meantime, Palestine’s odds are valued at 6/1 (7.00), which amounts to a low 9.0% chance of scooping key three points.
We anticipate a goal by Craig Goodwin, as the former Adelaide United star has a 44.44% chance of proving our Australia vs Palestine prediction correct, according to the odds at 5/4 (2.25).
Last five H2Hs: Australia dominates brawl
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The two countries have only ever met twice, but both of those games were easily won by the Socceroos.
Australia team news and form: Can’t-miss opportunity for Aussie side
If coach Graham Arnold’s boys manage to prove our Australia vs Palestine predictions correct, they will end the World Cup qualifiers with a perfect 6-0-0 record. Seeing as they have the home-field advantage in this game, we believe the three points will be achieved quite easily.
Predicted lineup: Ryan (GK), Atkinson, Burgess, Rowless, Souttar, Goodwin, McGree, Baccus, Metcalfe, Taggart & Maclaren
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D
Indonesia
0
Australia
0
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L
Bahrain
1
Australia
0
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W
Palestine
0
Australia
5
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W
Bangladesh
0
Australia
2
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W
Lebanon
0
Australia
5
Palestine team news and form: Mahajna out for HBF Park match
The bad news for coach Dabboud are that he won’t be able to count on chief defender Amid Mahajna in this game. The central defender saw the red in the match against Bangladesh on the 26th of March and will not be traveling for the match against Australia.
Predicted lineup: Hamadeh (GK), Khalil, Aldeen, Termanini, Al-Batat, Kharoub, Rashid, Warda, Qunbar, Dabagh & S. Qunbar
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L
Jordan
3
Palestine
1
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D
South Korea
0
Palestine
0
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L
Australia
5
Palestine
0
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D
Lebanon
0
Palestine
0
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W
Bangladesh
0
Palestine
1
Player to watch: Jamie Maclaren
Why do we have Jamie Maclaren down as the player to watch in our Australia vs Palestine prediction? Because Hearts’ captain has been ever-present for both club and country in recent years! He will likely be a starter for coach Arnold in this match, as it’s only fair he gets more minutes following recent neglect.
Maclaren to utilize chance
Jamie Maclaren was the top goalscorer in the A-League during the 2022/23 campaign after a long and tiresome chance with former Central Coast Mariners striker Jason Cummings.
