With qualification still on the line for both nations, this is the most important game in Group D so far. The second-placed team have the advantage going into the match as they are on three points, while the opposition currently only has a single point so far. How will Australia line up when they only need a draw to qualify?<\/p>\n
So far in this World Cup, the Aussies have lined up with almost the exact same starting eleven in each game. They only made a slight tactical adjustment which will be expanded upon later. The only change made to their lineup has been replacing the injured Nathaniel Atkinson with Fran Karacic.<\/p>\n
Read More:\u00a0<\/strong>World Cup Predictions for Round Three; Ghana and Saudi Arabia to Qualify<\/a><\/p>\n It is unlikely we see any changes in personnel for this key game, especially after getting a win over Tunisia.<\/p>\n After setting out in a 4-1-4-1 in the losing effort against France, Graham Arnold made the switch to a very old-school 4-4-2 for their second group game. In recent friendlies, the team also experimented with a 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3 but tends to switch to a 4-1-4-1 for big games.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong>2022 World Cup Group D Predictions: France Stumble Early as Denmark Surprise<\/a><\/p>\n Despite winning their friendlies with the new formations the side has reverted to familiar schemes for the World Cup.<\/p>\n Atkinson’s injury kept him out of the win over Tunisia but he should be fit to play. One has to wonder if the Socceroos boss will want to make any changes to a winning formula.<\/p>\n We expect a return to the 4-1-4-1 with the following personnel:<\/p>\n GK – Matthew Ryan<\/p>\n LB – Aziz Behich<\/p>\n CB – Kye Rowles<\/p>\n CB – Harry Souttat<\/p>\n RB – Fran Kakarac<\/p>\n DM – Aaron Mooy<\/p>\n LM – Craig Goodwin<\/p>\n CM – Riley McGree<\/p>\n CM – Jackson Irvine<\/p>\n RM – Matthew Leckie<\/p>\n AT – Mitchell Duke<\/p>\n Last Word on Football recognise Qatar’s human rights abuses<\/a> and instances of corruption taking place throughout the nation and in the background of the World Cup. Learn more about some of the issues surrounding the World Cup here.<\/em><\/p>\nAustralia Recent Form and Tactics<\/h3>\n
Australia Injuries to Consider<\/h3>\n
Australia Predicted Lineup<\/h3>\n