Oman vs Australia: Australia look to keep themselves in the hunt for a World Cup berth when they face Oman away in the World Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday.
Match Details:
Teams: Oman vs Australia
Venue: Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman
Date: Tuesday 1st February, 2022
Time: 09:30 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/AFCAsianCup
🎥 HIGHLIGHTS | 🇦🇺 Australia 3-1 Oman 🇴🇲
Australia seal their record-breaking 11th consecutive win at the #AsianQualifiers #AUSvOMN pic.twitter.com/bKWRfrhSK3
— #WAC2022 (@afcasiancup) October 8, 2021
Preview
Oman head into this after a 1-0 loss to Saudi Arabia in their previous clash on Thursday.
Also read: Top 5 nations with most international football trophies; see list
Al-Birakan scored the only goal of the clash to inflict yet another defeat on Oman. The loss leaves Oman in 4th place with 7 points from as many matches.
On the other hand, Australia kept their slim chances of automatic qualification alive with a 4-0 win over Vietnam on Thursday.
Maclaren, Rogic, Goodwin and McGree found the net as Australia jumped to 3rd in the table.
With 14 points from 7 matches, the Socceroos need to win their remaining clashes for a chance to progress.
Both sides last met in the reverse leg of the Qualifiers last year, where Australia won 3-1 at home.
Mabil, Boyle and Duke scored for the hosts in a comfortable victory.
Form Guide
Oman: LLWLD
Australia: WDDLW
Last Matches of both teams:
Saudi 1-0 Oman
Australia 4-0 Vietnam
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Oman vs Australia in India?
The match can be live streamed on the AFC Asian Cup channel of YouTube.
Team News
Neither side has any injury concerns ahead of this important contest.
Oman possible 11:
Mukhaini, Saleh, Habsi, Khamisi, Harthi, Alawi, Saadi, Yahyaei, Fawaz, Alawi and Hajri
Last night was electric ⚡️ https://t.co/C44cDquyFm
— Socceroos (@Socceroos) January 28, 2022
Australia possible 11:
Ryan, Karacic, Degenek, Sainsbury, Grant, Mooy, Irvine, Leckie, Rogic, Boyle and Maclaren
Prediction: Oman 1-3 Australia
The visitors are the stronger side in terms of experience and quality. Due to this, we expect them to gain another comfortable three points without much fuss.
Oman have been on the receiving end of defeats and could not adjust their game. They will be second best in the contest.
