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Host country Australia take on Curacao at AAMI Park on Tuesday in their final outing of the 2026 FIFA Series, with both sides still in contention to finish top of their mini-bracket.
This competition is a friendly cross-continental tournament involving nine brackets, with one team emerging as champion of each section after two rounds of matches, following either a pre-arranged mini-league setup or a final-four knockout system consisting of semi-finals and a final.
The Australia section of the ongoing FIFA Series is operating under the pre-arranged format, leaving the Socceroos second behind China on goal difference, while Curacao sit bottom of the standings and must also claim maximum points to retain any chance of finishing top.
In addition to our Australia vs Curacao prediction below, check out the rest of today's betting tips.
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Australia vs Curacao key stats
- Each of Curacao’s last three matches has seen no more than one team score.
- Australia have won each of their last four home matches.
- Curacao have lost seven of their last 12 friendlies (W1, D4), including a FIFA Series defeat last time out.
Australia vs Curacao preview: Hosts eye top-spot finish
| Australia | vs | Curacao |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd (FIFA Series: Australia) | Position | 4th (FIFA Series: Australia) |
| 3 | Points | 0 |
| 1 | Goals For | 0 |
| 0 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
Australia ended a three-match losing streak last time out, edging Cameroon 1-0 courtesy of a late Jordan Bos strike, and that result provided a timely lift following defeats to the United States, Venezuela and Colombia.
Another victory on Tuesday would enhance the Socceroos’ chances of topping the bracket while building momentum ahead of June’s World Cup.
The Socceroos, currently 27th in the FIFA World Rankings, have also been particularly solid defensively on home soil, keeping four clean sheets in their last five matches, with recent fixtures frequently proving cagey affairs.
Only one side scored in seven of Australia’s last 10 matches.
Tony Popovic may rotate his squad once again, though Denis Juric is expected to spearhead the attack after making his debut, while Paul Okon-Engstler could feature from the start should Connor Metcalfe miss out.
Curacao, meanwhile, saw their six-match unbeaten run come to an end with a 2-0 defeat to China last time out, a result that also highlighted their ongoing struggles in exhibition fixtures.
The Caribbean side had impressed during World Cup qualifying, going unbeaten across 10 matches to secure their first-ever berth at the global tournament.
Curacao have failed to score in three of their last four away internationals.
However, translating that resilience into friendlies has proved more difficult, particularly against opposition outside their region.
Currently ranked 82nd in the FIFA World Rankings, Curacao face opponents positioned more than 50 places above them, and their recent scoring issues on the road suggest this could be another stern examination.
Australia vs Curacao: form guide and betting tips
| Australia | vs | Curacao |
|---|---|---|
| W-L-L-L-W | Form | D-W-D-L-L |
| 3 | Goals For | 4 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 7 |
| W-L-L-L-W | Latest form (all competitions) | W-D-W-D-L |
Whispers predict: Australia 1-0 Curacao
Australia look well placed to finish the series strongly, particularly given their defensive record at home and Curacao’s recent difficulties in front of goal.
Victory for the Socceroos at 1.38 appears solid, though combining that option with the goals market offers improved value.
An Australia win and BTTS-No, therefore, appeals at 2.00, while more goals in the second half provides slightly bigger returns at 2.20.
Meanwhile, a BTTS-No selection on its own is priced at 1.53, and a 1-0 correct score in favour of Australia is available at 5.50.
> Match result – Australia win at 1.38 | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – No at 1.53 | Likelihood: Probable
> Half with the most goals – Second half at 2.20 | Likelihood: Possible
> Australia win and BTTS-No at 2.00 | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score – Australia 1-0 Curacao at 5.50| Likelihood: Outsider