Bahrain and Australia square off at the Baniyas Stadium in the UAE in a friendly before the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. The following are predictions and betting tips for Bahrain vs Australia.
Bahrain has been put in Group E with South Korea, Malaysia, and Jordan, while Australia is in Group B with India, Uzbekistan, and Syria.
Bahrain is eager to enter the cup on a high after qualifying for the sixth time in a row. Their most recent game resulted in a 2-0 loss against the UAE, snapping a three-game winning streak across all competitions.
Juan Antonio Pizzi has named 26 players for the friendly and subsequent cup, including veteran midfielder Kamil Al-Aswad, who has 92 caps for the team.
Ali Madan, who has 11 goals in 76 appearances, might spearhead the Pearl Divers’ attack.
Australia is coming off three straight victories. The Socceroos defeated New Zealand 2-0 in the Soccer Ashes before defeating Bangladesh and Palestine 7-0 and 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, respectively.
Graham Arnold’s team will go to Qatar with a roster of 26 players, including leader and experienced goalkeeper Mathew Ryan, who has 86 caps. Mitchell Duke, who lives in Japan and has 11 goals in 32 appearances, will be vying for a starting spot in the attack.
Prediction and Gambling Tips for Bahrain vs Australia
Bahrain is a satisfactory team, but it cannot compete with Australia, which is ranked 61 places higher in the FIFA rankings. The Socceroos are on a roll and might get out to a fast start to keep it going.
- Bahrain will beat Australia 1-2
Australia vs. Bahrain Betting Strategies
- Conclusion: Australia
- Over/under 2.5 goals: Over 2.5
- Yes, both teams will score