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Posted September 21, 2022 23:48 · last edited September 22, 2022 00:44

carlind
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It would be pretty disappointing if we were unable to beat Australia in any of these friendlies. I generally think we have more players standing out for the national team compared to Australia and a lot of their goals from their past few games have come from set-pieces. Won't underestimate them though, it's been a while Socceroos, bring it on!
 I have Australia as big favourites to be honest, especially at home, and the odds share that view; Australia at 1.50 vs NZ at 5.50. Australia's form isn't stellar, but they play much stronger opposition. Even still, the All Whites have only managed to win against OFC opposition this year, and have only managed to score one goal (a penalty) in the four non-OFC matches. On paper they are probably stronger too, and they're able to name a 31-man squad and still leave out players that would be nailed-on starters for us, like Rukavytsya, Jeggo, Holland, Kalik etc.

I agree, Australia will be big favourites. Their home record against us is pretty immaculate, out of both friendlies this is the one we're most likely to lose. It would be pretty awesome to spoil the party at Australia's last home game before they head off to a World Cup though.

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carlind
Wusty Wab
It would be pretty disappointing if we were unable to beat Australia in any of these friendlies. I generally think we have more players standing out for the national team compared to Australia and a lot of their goals from their past few games have come from set-pieces. Won't underestimate them though, it's been a while Socceroos, bring it on!
 I have Australia as big favourites to be honest, especially at home, and the odds share that view; Australia at 1.50 vs NZ at 5.50. Australia's form isn't stellar, but they play much stronger opposition. Even still, the All Whites have only managed to win against OFC opposition this year, and have only managed to score one goal (a penalty) in the four non-OFC matches. On paper they are probably stronger too, and they're able to name a 31-man squad and still leave out players that would be nailed-on starters for us, like Rukavytsya, Jeggo, Holland, Kalik etc.

I agree, Australia will be big favourites. Their home record against us is pretty immaculate, out of both friendlies this could potentially be the one we're most likely to lose. It would be pretty awesome to spoil the party at Australia's last home game before they head off to a World Cup though.