Qatar vs Australia Tips & Prediction - Socceroos to prevail in low-scoring friendly
Australia are tipped to win against Qatar in their international friendly in Doha, with under 2.5 goals the recommended bet. The Socceroos' defence, featuring Lucas Herrington, Ale Circati and Harry Souttar, is expected to limit Qatar, who have struggled for wins and have only one overseas-based player in their squad. Both teams have been involved in low-scoring matches recently, with Qatar seeing under 2.5 goals in seven of their last nine games and Australia in seven of their last eight. A narrow Australia victory is predicted.
- Qatar vs Australia predictions for Friday's International Friendly match
- Qatar have been in poor form for a while, winless in 11 of last 13 outings
- Socceroos impressed vs Brazil, can dig out a low-scoring win here
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 1.45am AEDT on Saturday November 14
Qatar vs Australia Tips & Prediction
The Socceroos are tipped to secure a win in a game that features Under 2.5 goals when they come up against Qatar in an International Friendly on Friday in Doha.
Tony Popovic's side impressed in their two recent outings against Brazil and should be able to edge out a Qatar side who were bang average at the World Cup and only have one player currently featuring for a club outside of the local league.
Australia still aren't all that convincing up front, but with a defence containing the likes of Lucas Herrington, Ale Circati and Harry Souttar, we'll back them to keep Qatar at bay. Take Under 2.5 goals and the Socceroos to prevail.
Qatar vs Australia Predictions & Best Bets
| Bet | Odds | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2.5 Goals | $1.75 @ Picklebet | Qatar have seen Under 2.5 goals in seven of their last nine games in all comps, while Australia have seen two goals or less in seven of their last eight outings. The last two meetings between the nations have featured Under 2.5 goals |
| Australia Win | $2.05 @ Dabble | Qatar have gone winless in 11 of their last 13 games, losing to the likes of Zimbabwe, Palestine, Ireland, Canada, Bosnia & Tunisia in that period. The Socceroos beat Turkey at the World Cup & recently drew with Brazil - they should be able to edge this |
| Correct Score: Australia 1-0 | $8.00 @ CrownBet | Two of Australia's last four wins have been via a 1-0 score, so a low-scoring victory for Popovic's side appeals in the correct score market |
Qatar vs Australia Head To Head
This will be the sixth meeting between the two nations and first since 2014. The Socceroos have won three of those five encounters, alongside one draw.
Qatar were victorious 1-0 in the most-recent clash in 2014.
Qatar were victorious 1-0 in the most-recent clash in 2014.
Qatar Form Analysis
It was a pretty shocking World Cup for Qatar.
They were fortunate to somehow draw 1-1 with Switzerland in their opening game before suffering heavy 6-0 and 3-1 defeats to Canada and Bosnia respectively to be eliminated in the group stage.
Julen Lopetegui's side were recently in action at the Arabian Gulf Cup, where they beat Yemen and Bahrain before falling to Saudi Arabia on penalties in the semi-finals.
Qatar are two-time Asian Cup champions, winning the last two editions in 2019 and 2023.
Australia Form Analysis
Tony Popovic came under fire for his tactics and negative mindset during the World Cup, which saw the Socceroos start with a brilliant 2-0 win over Turkey before losing to the USA and suffering a disappointing elimination in the R32 on penalties against Egypt.
Australia produced some improved performances in the recent friendlies against Brazil, earning a 1-1 draw in the opening game in Townsville before a 4-2 defeat in Brisbane. The Socceroos led in both fixtures, with Brazil needing a stoppage time equaliser in Game 1 before recovering from 2-1 down in Game 2.
Popovic's contract was due to expire at the end of the Asian Cup, but with the competition postponed by 12 months, the manager's future is currently up in the air, with a decision expected by Christmas.
Qatar vs Australia Team News
Real Valladolid’s Homam Ahmed is the only overseas-based player in the Qatar squad, who are managed by former Real Madrid and Spain boss Julen Lopetegui.
Qatar Squad
Australia Squad
Qatar Squad
Goalkeepers: Mahmud Abunada (Al-Rayyan), Salah Zakaria (Al-Duhail), Shehab Ellethy (Al-Shahaniya).
Defenders: Pedro Miguel (Al-Sadd), Issa Laye (Al-Arabi), Tarek Salman (Al-Sadd), Ayoub Al-Oui (Al-Gharafa), Homam Ahmed (Valladolid), Jassem Gaber (Al-Rayyan), Boualem Khoukhi (Al-Sadd), Sultan Al-Brake (Al-Duhail).
Midfielders: Andri Syahputra (Al-Gharafa), Naif Al-Hadhrami (Lusail), Karim Boudiaf (Al-Duhail), Ahmed Fathy (Al-Arabi), Assim Madibo (Al-Duhail), Mohamed Manai (Al-Sadd).
Forwards: Ahmed Alaaeldin (Al-Rayyan), Edmilson Junior (Al-Duhail), Yusuf Abdurisag (Al-Sadd), Hassan Al-Haydos (Al-Sadd), Akram Afif (Al-Sadd), Ahmed Al-Ganehi (Al-Rayyan), Almoez Ali (Al-Duhail), Tahsin Jamshid (Al-Duhail), Hashim Ali (Al-Sadd).
Meanwhile, the Socceroos have selected three players into the senior squad for the first time: Portsmouth forward Thomas Waddingham, St Pauli midfielder Sam Klein and Central Coast Mariners defender Diesel Herrington, brother of Hull star Lucas.
Eli Adams, Kealey Adamson, Kasey Bos and Thomas Glover are also aiming for a first Socceroos international cap.
Australia Squad
Goalkeepers: Patrick Beach (Troyes), Joe Gauci (Lincoln City), Tom Glover (RB Omiya Ardija).
Defenders: Kealey Adamson (Queens Park Rangers), Aziz Behich (Melbourne City), Kasey Bos (Excelsior Rotterdam), Alessandro Circati (Benfica), Jason Geria (Albirex Niigata), Diesel Herrington (Central Coast Mariners), Lucas Herrington (Hull City), Jacob Italiano (Grazer AK), Harry Souttar (Leicester City).
Midfielders: Sam Klein (St Pauli), Riley McGree (Middlesbrough), Connor Metcalfe (St Pauli), Paul Okon-Engstler (FC Köln), Gianni Stensness (Viking FK).
Forwards: Eli Adams (Gamba Osaka), Daniel Arzani (Ferencvaros), Nestory Irankunda (Sporting CP), Thomas Waddingham (Portsmouth), Kusini Yengi (Sanfrecce Hiroshima), Tete Yengi (Machida Zelvia), Marcus Younis (Brøndby).
Verdict
Under 2.5 goals is the best bet for this friendly, with Australia grinding out a low-scoring win.
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