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Australia Women - Republic of Ireland Women
Women's World Cup - Sydney Football Stadium
1st Round
World Cup Brawl between Australia and Ireland on the 20th
Following two back-to-back victories, Australia looks to kick things up a notch with a World Cup win over the Irish underdogs. Will Matildas earn much-needed three points or will the Europeans put their hands on the prize?
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- Matildas prove to be a tough nut to crack, as the team rarely loses these days.
- The same could not be said about Ireland, as the European side is getting brutalized by everyone recently.
- Some injury issues hit Ireland recently, and that will undoubtedly hit the visitors’ chances greatly.
BTTS – No
- Ireland aren’t the most enjoyable team to watch recently, as the European ladies rarely partake in BTTS games.
- Australia’s watertight defense would be Matildas’ managers key weapon throughout this year’s World Cup tournament.
- Australia will enjoy the home-field advantage for this game, and that’s something you can’t put a price on.
Interesting Australia vs Ireland Head-to-Head Statistics and Betting Odds
Take a look at the match facts and odds for Australia vs Ireland before the game starts.
Head to Head
21/09/21
Womens International Womens
Republic of Ireland Women
Australia Women
3
2
Last Five - Australia Women
19/08/23
Women's World Cup Women's
Sweden Women
Australia Women
2
0
L
16/08/23
Women's World Cup Women's
England Women
Australia Women
3
1
L
12/08/23
Women's World Cup Women's
France Women
Australia Women
0 (6)
0 (7)
W
07/08/23
Women's World Cup Women's
Denmark Women
Australia Women
0
2
W
31/07/23
Women's World Cup Women's
Canada Women
Australia Women
0
4
W
Last Five - Republic of Ireland Women
31/07/23
Women's World Cup Women's
Nigeria Women
Republic of Ireland Women
0
0
D
26/07/23
Women's World Cup Women's
Canada Women
Republic of Ireland Women
2
1
L
20/07/23
Women's World Cup Women's
Australia Women
Republic of Ireland Women
1
0
L
06/07/23
Womenu2019s International Womenu2019s
France Women
Republic of Ireland Women
3
0
L
22/06/23
Womenu2019s International Womenu2019s
Zambia Women
Republic of Ireland Women
2
3
W
Australia odds: 29/100 (1.29) – 75.0%
Draw odds: 4/1 (5.00) – 18.0%
Ireland odds: 33/4 (9.35) – 7.0%
With the information provided in the section with Australia vs Ireland odds above, you see why people peg the Irish as the underdogs in this race. The European country stands a measly 7.0% chance of defeating Matildas, while Australia’s 75.0% win probability is what makes them the bookie’s expected winners ahead of Thursday’s World Cup brawl.
Australia vs Ireland Lineups & Team News
Australia
Matildas are among the hidden favorites to win the World Cup this year. The bookies say there’s a 6.67% chance of that happening, but we believe those figures should be a tad higher. Especially now, considering how well Australia have been performing in the last couple of months. If their trademark solid defense doesn’t break, we should see Australia escape the group and head on to greater things in the World Cup tournament with the Polinghome – Hunt duo at the back.
Predicted lineup – Arnold (GK), Grant, Polkinghome, Hunt, Carpenter, Gorry, Yallop, Cooney-Cross, Raso, Fowler & Kerr
Ireland
The Irish ladies will have to work extra hard to even make it out of their World Cup group alive. Ireland have their weak links and it wouldn’t be serious to say they’ll achieve something noteworthy this year. Goalscorers Sheva and Carusa haven’t been as lethal as the manager needs them to be, and that might put a damper on Ireland’s World Cup chances this year.
Predicted lineup – Brosnan (GK), Payne, Fahey, Quinn, Connolly, McCabe, Farrelly, O’Sullivan, Littlejohn, Sheva & Carusa
Player to Watch: Courtney Brosnan
Above everyone else, it’s Courtney Brosnan who’ll have a busy night on Thursday. Australia will be hammering away at the Sydney Olimpic Stadium, while Ireland will be the ones trying to keep the ball away from Courtney.
However, keeping a clean sheet doesn’t seem to be on the menu for the Irish, as the team conceded at least once in four back-to-back games with Courtney Brosnan as starting goalkeeper. We believe our Australia vs Ireland predictions will succeed not because Courtney lacks quality, but because Australia’s attack is just so lethal.
Starting Lineups
Australia Women
Republic of Ireland Women
*Starting lineups are usually announced 1hr before the kick-off
Australia vs Ireland: Where to Watch?
Australia and Ireland will battle it out on the 20th of July and you should know the game will not be in the dark! You have multiple viewing options with Telemundo, FOX network, and Sling TV being the top choices. However, a Peacock subscription will also give you more streaming opportunities for Australia vs Ireland.
