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Palestine vs Australia Prediction & Betting tips
Although the big four of Asian football have been very heavy on the first matchday of the 2019 Asian Cup, Japan, South Korea and Iran have at least won and are confident they will be able to tackle the next matches in the group stage. But that does not apply to the defending champion, who is already under pressure after the first match at the Asian Cup. The Socceroos have sensationally lost their opening match to Jordan and are now under pressure, although the next two matches against Palestine and Syria should be a bit easier.
Jordan is already one leg up in the table after defeating Australia. Syria and Palestine follow after a 0-0 in direct duel on the second rank. The Australians are still the last. That should change on Friday, because in the duel between Palestine and Australia, the odds show that now the first points for the defending champion should be retracted. The betting odds for a victory of the Socceroos amount to a maximum of 1.30. However, the first games in this tournament have shown that even for the favorites barely an easy match. So the Elf of Graham Arnold will have to be on guard. Another defeat could almost mean the end. That would be the super-GAU for the team from Down Under. But we do not think it’s going to be that far, because in the game between Palestine and Australia, placing a bet on a reigning champion’s victory seems like the best alternative. The kick-off for the group match at the Asia Cup 2019 between Palestine and Australia at the Maktoum Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai will be on 11.01.2019 at 11:00.
Palestine:
Small nations sometimes have to be very creative in their selection of national team to bring a competitive team on the lawn. The Palestinians were mainly in Chile on the lookout for players who have a Palestinian background, and have also found it. So it is not surprising that one hears Spanish vocabulary from time to time on the training ground of the Canaan lions. However, the Chilean support does not mean that the team of Noureddine Ould Ali is now considered a big number in Asia. Rather, Palestine, which is the second time at the Asian Cup and 2015 with three defeats had to start the journey home early, is still an outsider. A look at the last games confirmed this thesis, because Palestine has not won since five internationals. The last victory was against third-rate Pakistan. It is noticeable, however, that you have never got under the wheels even against more esteemed teams. That is also the reason why, in the match between Palestine and Australia, our guess is that the outsider will lose only one goal difference.
Also at the opening match against Syria the defensive was very solid. The Syrians had significantly more of the game, but the Palestinians defended their case self-sacrificing, even after center-back Mohamed Saleh was put off 68 minutes by traffic light card. Also against Australia, the Palestinians will again build a defensive bastion.
Federation boss Bassil Mikdadi goes a step further. He sees the lions of Canaan even on the way to the Round of 16, even if the supposedly lightest task is already behind Palestine. But before the kick-off between Palestine and Australia to make a prediction on the entry into the knockout round, we consider premature. That should be at least one point against the Socceroos. We assume that the Palestinians will be in a similar formation to Syria. In the back four, however, the Algerian coach will have to change because Mohamed Saleh will be suspended after his dismissal for a game.
Australia :
Already in the run-up to the Asian Cup, it was speculated that the Socceroos would be able to defend their title. Arrogance was said to the Australians and also the quotas at the bookmakers indicate that the kickers of Graham Arnold probably have not traveled as a huge favorite in the Emirates. It was not bad in the preparation. After three wins and a draw, the Australians traveled with a wide chest to the Asian Cup. Test games and a tournament are still two pairs of shoes; Therefore, it now shows that not only the new title win is a mammoth task, but already the survival of the preliminary round hanging by a thread. But before the match between Palestine and Australia, the prognosis is that the Socceroos will pull their heads out of the noose once again. The quality is in the squad namely – but now the Australians have to accept the fight, because otherwise it will probably be nothing with the round of 16.
Although coach Graham Arnold claims to have seen a lot of positive things in his opening game against Jordan, the bottom line is an unexpected 0-1 defeat. Although Australia has built up a lot of pressure, but in the end lacked the punch. Almost 80 percent possession of the ball was not enough to win.
Against Palestine we now expect a similar game. Graham Arnold is of the opinion that his eleven is not lacking in motivation and definitely expects a reaction of his team against Palestine – incidentally, one or the other goal would also be quite nice. Personnel it still does not look good. Mathew Leckie is still missing injured and gets in the stands company of Joshua Risdon, who has to pass due to a groin injury. Andrew Nabbout complains of pain in the groin, but could still be an option. Tom Rogic, on the other hand, will play fairly safe despite a broken hand. Whether that also applies to the disappointing Robbie Kruse, will show. Chris Ikonomidis would be the alternative for the form-weak Bochumer.