2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Australia vs Saudi Arabia Live Stream, Preview and Prediction

Australia face Saudi Arabia for their fifth game of the AFC World Cup Qualifying campaign in Group B. Both the teams are first and second in the group respectively with Saudi Arabia in first place with 12 points while Australia sitting in second with 9 points. Ahead of the game here is our Australia vs Saudi Arabia live stream, preview and prediction details.

Australia vs Saudi Arabia: Preview

Australia failed to make it four wins in four in the group after their narrow defeat to Japan in their last game. Japan took an early lead as Ao Tanaka scored in the 8th minute as he was totally unmarked at the far post having all the time and space in the world to beat Mat Ryan for the opener. It took until the 70th minute mark for the Socceroos’ to equalise as Ajdin Hrustic nails his freekick which hits the bar and in.

With Japan desperate to win this game to stay in the hunt for the World Cup qualifying places they managed to go in front after some scrappy defending from Australia who failed to clear Takuma Asano’s shot as it took a touch off Aziz Behich boots before going in.

Saudi Arabia are going strong as they made it four wins in four after beating China 3-2 in the last game. Sami Al-Najei’s brace gave Saudi a comfortable 2-0 lead at halftime. However China were right back in it as substitute Luo Guofu scored just a minute after the second half kicked off. Saudi Arabia successfully restored their two goal lead after Firas Al-Buraikan scored three minutes after coming on.

Australia vs Saudi Arabia: Venue

Australia will host Saudi Arabia at the CommBank Stadium in Sydney, Australia. It is the home of Western Sydney Wanderers of the Australian A-League side. It has a total capacity of 30,000 seats.

Australia vs Saudi Arabia: Match Timings

Australia vs Saudi Arabia: Prediction

Australia will try to get all three points against Saudi Arabia and that will see them go level on points with them. However Saudi Arabia have been in great shape overall and will be an interesting matchup to see how the games pan out. However we believe Australia to get the win in this game.

Australia vs Saudi Arabia: Live Stream

The information for the live streaming platforms for this match is not available and fans will have to keep an eye on the official social handles of their respective countries and can visit the official FIFA website. For any further updates stay tuned.

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