Football prediction Australia vs Indonesia: Hardly any surprise

The first match of the 1/8 round of the 2023 Asian Cup features the presence of Southeast Asian team Indonesia. They will face Australia - one of the candidates for the championship this year. However, the Indonesian team is not afraid and shows determination to create the next earthquake in Qatar.

Australia vs Indonesia Prediction

" To be honest, I didn't think about beating Australia. They are too strong. I think they have a 70% chance of winning, and Indonesia has a 30% chance ," coach Shin Tae-yong said at a press conference before the match.

The Korean coach has reason to worry when facing the Australian team. The two teams still have a big difference in strength.

At this time, the Indonesian team is much stronger with the appearance of naturalized players such as Sandy Walsh, Justin Hubner, Jordi Amat, Ivar Jenner... and young talents such as Marselino Ferdinan, Ernando Ari or Egy Maulana.

Sandy Walsh is a mainstay of the Indonesian team.

But that is not enough for the Indonesian team to overthrow Australia. The kangaroo team no longer has many quality stars like in the past. However, coach Graham Arnold still has a squad of players with even quality and superior physique and fitness.

Ryan, Souttar, Rowles are still worthy of being a defensive wall that is difficult for any opponent to overcome. On the attack line, the Australian team received good news when the duo Craig Goodwin and Zelvia returned after injury. This helps the Australian team play more smoothly and effectively.

The clash between Australia and Indonesia is unlikely to be a high-scoring and exciting affair. The battle of wits between coach Shin Tae-yong and his colleague Graham Arnold will turn every square inch of the pitch into a fierce contest. Calculation and certainty are paramount. The Indonesian team will try their best to defend to the end against Australia's pressure.

Australia vs Indonesia form

The Australian team won 6, drew 1 and lost 1 of their last 8 matches. At the 2023 Asian Cup, Australia finished their group unbeaten. They only conceded 1 goal and did not seem to have to show their full "playbook" to defeat their opponents.

Indonesia have only won one of their last eight matches. Defeating Vietnam in the group stage has boosted their confidence, but a win over Australia may not be an unrealistic goal for Shin Tae-yong and his team.

Prediction: Australia 2-1 Indonesia

Expected lineup:

Australia squad: Ryan, Atkinson, Souttar, Rowles, Behich, McGree, Baccus, Craig Goodwin, Boyle, Yengi, Zelvia.

Indonesia: Ernando Ari, Ridho, Jordi Amat, Arhan, Hubner, Jenner, Walsh, Yakob Sayuri, Ferdinan, Maulana, Struick.

Mai Phuong

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