Australia – Kuwait : Preview & Prediction
Australia and Kuwait face at McDiarmid Park, in a match of the Qualifiers for the World Cup – Asia (2nd Round). The history of recent direct clashes is favorable to the home team, which has 2 wins in the last 2 matches. In this match, the home factor may play an important role, as Kuwait has significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
The home team is currently in the 1st place, with 12 points won, after 4 wins. In the penultimate match, they won in an away match against Chinese Taipei, by (1‑7). In the last match, they won in an away match against Jordan, by (0‑1). This is a team that keeps their performance when they play away from their stadium, as in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in their stadium.
In this competition, they have won the last 4 matches they played. Their defense has been in good form, and they have only conceded goals in 1 of the last 4 matches, and their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored at least one goal in the last 4 matches for this competition.
Australia comes into this match following a 1-0 victory over Jordan in 2022, in World Cup qualifiers, with Adam Taggart scoring the team’s only goal. For this match against Kuwait, coach Graham Arnold will keep his usual 4-3-3 formation, with Mathew Leckie, Adam Taggart and Awer Mabil as the team’s most advanced players: the latter is very fast and has a lot of skill to lead the way. ball forward. All players are available for this match.
The away team is currently in the 2nd position, with 10 points won, after 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. In the penultimate match, they won at home against Chinese Taipei, by (9‑0). In the last match, they won in an away match against Nepal, by (0‑1). Curiously, this is a team that has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses in away matches; against 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses in their stadium. In their last match, for the Friendlies, they got a home tie against Lebanon by (1‑1). Their last away match was for the Friendlies of national teams and ended in a defeat by (1‑0) against Saudi Arabia. In the last 7 away matches Kuwait has won 3, tied 1 and lost 3. Defensive consistency has been one of their best features, as they have only conceded goals in 1 of the last 5 matches for this competition.
Kuwait entered this match after a 1-1 draw against Lebanon in a friendly in preparation for their next official matches: the only goal was scored by Shabaib Al Khaldi. It is noteworthy that this team is in 2nd place in Group B of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, with 10 points. Coach Andres Carrasco usually plays in a 4-3-3 formation, with Mubarak Al Fnaini, Eid Al Rasheedi and Shabaib Al Khaldi forming the attacking line. The visiting coach can count on all his players.
Australia – Kuwait : Betting Tips
Australia – Win Odds: 1.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
