Saudi Arabia vs Australia: It’s 2nd vs 3rd place in the AFC World Cup 2022 Qualifiers as Saudi Arabia takes on Australia in their last league match tonight.
Match Details:
Teams: Saudi Arabia vs Australia
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah
Date: Tuesday 29th March, 2022
Time: 11:30 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/afc
Preview
Saudi Arabia head into their final fixture having drawn 1-1 against China previously on Thursday.
Zhu and Al-Shehri scored for either side to ensure a share of the spoils. With Australia’s loss to Japan, Saudi Arabia qualified for the WC before they play their last match of the campaign.
The hosts hope to finish top of the group if Japan loses their last match and gain the momentum required ahead of the WC, as they currently 2nd in the table.
On the other hand, Australia lost 2-0 at home to Japan and guaranteed a play-off spot, which they need to surpass if they want to seal a WC Berth.
Mitoma scored for the visitors twice to inflict a 3nd loss of the campaign on the Socceroos.
Now, Australia will need to return to winning ways and gain some push ahead of the play-offs.
Both sides played out a goalless draw in November; the last time they met in the Qualifiers.
Form Guide
Saudi Arabia: DLWLD
Australia: LDWDD
Let’s talk about six baby 🎶
Saudi Arabia qualify for their sixth World Cup 🟢🟢 pic.twitter.com/lrKWZGU0xt
— 433 (@433) March 24, 2022
Last Matches of both teams:
China 1-1 Saudi Arabia
Australia 0-2 Japan
FT | 🇦🇺 Australia 0-2 Japan 🇯🇵
🎌 A Kaoru Mitoma brace sees Japan win on Australian soil for the first time since 1998 to secure a seventh successive trip to the #FIFAWorldCup!
#AsianQualifiers | #AUSvJPN pic.twitter.com/9HRRwXuk8P
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) March 24, 2022
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Saudi Arabia vs Australia in India?
The match Could be live streamed on the AFC website or on either teams’ official social media handles.
Team News
There is a clean bill of health for either side ahead of this clash with no injuries or suspensions as well.
Saudi Arabia possible 11:
Qarni, Al-Breik, Al-Amri, Tambakti, Shahrani, Faraj, Kanno, Bishi, Najei, Ghannam, Al-Shehri
Australia possible 11:
Ryan, Grant, Sainsbury, Wilkinson, King, Boyle, Jeggo, Dougall, Mabil, McLaren and Duke
Prediction: Saudi Arabia 1-2 Australia
Australia has a lot more to play for given their need of momentum ahead of the play-offs whereas Saudi are through to the WC 2022.
Both sides aim to win and finish off well but we see the Socceroos nicking this one due to the urgency and pressure of the situation.