In the match of the first round of the group stage of the third stage of the 2026 World Cup qualification, which will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, the national teams of Australia and Bahrain will meet. Will the guests be able to do something against the opponent?
The Australian national team
The Australian national team unexpectedly failed at the Asian Cup, which was held earlier this year, where it completed its performance at the 1/4 finals stage. In the second stage of qualification for the 2026 World Cup, the Australians won all six matches in the group stage with a total score of 22:0.
Bahrain national team
The Bahrain national team also competed at the Asian Cup this year, where it finished in the 1/8 finals, losing to the Japanese national team with a score of 1:3. In the second qualifying stage, the team took second place in the standings of its quartet, scoring 11 points over six games played.
Statistics and figures
- The Australian national team is the clear favorite of the match according to bookmakers;
- The Australian national team has won the last four matches with a total score of 14:0;
- The Bahrain national team has not lost for four games, finishing the last two in a draw;
- The Australian national team won all four head-to-head matches with a total score of 6-0.
Forecast
I think that the home team should achieve a confident victory in the upcoming match, because they are in decent shape and are clearly determined to qualify for the World Cup as soon as possible. Prediction: Australia's team wins 3-0.
