Qatar vs Australia Predictions & Betting Tips - Socceroos to Secure a Friendly Win in Doha
Australia are tipped to win against Qatar in their upcoming friendly in Doha, following encouraging performances against Brazil where the Socceroos scored three goals across two matches. Tony Popovic’s side are seen as having a stronger squad and greater attacking potential, while Qatar have not demonstrated a significant home advantage and have struggled in recent encounters with Australia. The prediction favours an Australia victory based on squad depth and recent form, with no major team news or injuries altering the outlook.
- Qatar have scored twice in 5 matches against Australia
- The Socceroos recently scored 3 goals in 2 games against Brazil
- I am backing Tony Popovic’s side to be too good in Doha
Australia held their own against Brazil and should find Qatar a far easier proposition. The hosts have next to no advantage in Doha, the Socceroos backed to get the win.
Stats
- Qatar have failed to score in 6 of their last 10 matches.
- Qatar have failed to score in 3 of their last 5 matches against Australia.
- Australia have won by 2+ goals in 3 of their last 5 matches against Qatar.
HTH
Australia won their first three matches against Qatar, scoring 10 goals with one conceded. They lead 3-1 alongside one draw, the last meeting coming in 2014.
Goals Rare for Qatar
Qatar started the World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland but the wheels fell off in a hurry.
A 6-0 defeat to Canada was followed by a 3-1 loss against Bosnia and Herzegovina to earn an early flight home.
Julen Lopetegui’s side recently competed in the Gulf Cup, conceding once in the group stage to cruise into the semi-finals. They took Saudi Arabia to penalties after a 0-0 draw and lost the shootout.
Squad
Goalkeepers: Mahmud Abunada, Salah Zakaria, Shehab Ellethy
Defenders: Pedro Miguel, Issa Laye, Tarek Salman, Ayoub Al-Oui, Homam Ahmed, Jassem Gaber, Boualem Khoukhi, Sultan Al-Brake
Midfielders: Andri Syahputra, Naif Al-Hadhrami, Karim Boudiaf, Ahmed Fathy, Assim Madibo, Mohamed Manai
Forwards: Ahmed Alaaeldin, Edmilson Junior, Yusuf Abdurisag, Hassan Al-Haydos, Akram Afif, Ahmed Al-Ganehi, Almoez Ali, Tahsin Jamshid, Hashim Alio
Socceroos Push Brazil
Australia got out of the group stage the World Cup, a 2-0 victory against Turkey followed by a 2-0 defeat to the USA and a 0-0 draw against Paraguay.
The Socceroos came back to earn a 1-1 draw against Egypt but couldn’t take their chances in the penalty shootout.
Tony Popovic’s side played two friendlies against Brazil in September, Nestory Irankunda opening the scoring in Townsville before a 95th minute equaliser saw the game end in a 1-1 draw.
Goals to Alessandro Circati and Connor Metcalfe established a 2-1 lead in Brisbane but Australia couldn’t hold on and went down 4-2 at Suncorp Stadium.
Squad
Goalkeepers: Tom Glover, Joe Gauci, Patrick Beach
Defenders: Jacob Italiano, Kasey Bos, Jason Geria, Aziz Behich, Diesel Herrington, Harry Souttar, Kealey Adamson, Lucas Herrington, Alessandro Circati, Gianni Stensness
Midfielders: Connor Metcalfe, Riley McGree, Sam Klein, Paul Okon-Engstler
Forwards: Kusini Yengi, Nestory Irankunda, Marcus Younis, Thomas Waddingham, Tete Yengi, Daniel Arzani, Eli Adams
Verdict
Australia went close to beating Brazil in September and have a far stronger squad than Qatar. The Socceroos will have no fear in Doha and should be too good across the pitch.
Australia Win
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