China vs Australia Prediction (25.03.2025)

China continues their long journey to a second World Cup participation, after last playing in the tournament in 2002. The team managed to advance to the third round thanks to better performances in direct matches with Thailand, but the lack of consistency proves to be a serious problem. China currently occupy the last place in the group with only two wins out of seven matches. The 0:1 defeat to Saudi Arabia in the last match further complicates their chances of qualifying, as they lag behind Bahrain and Indonesia on goal difference.

Australia are aiming for a sixth consecutive World Cup participation. The team smoothly passed through the second round with six wins out of six matches, but the start of the third round proved to be more challenging. After a slow start in the group for Australia, they achieved a difficult victory over China, followed by three consecutive draws, but the last 5:1 victory over Indonesia restored confidence in the team. Currently, Australia are second in the group, one point ahead of Saudi Arabia, making this visit to China crucial.

I expect a contested match with goals scored in both nets. Australia show improvement in attack, having scored five goals in the last match, while China are in need of points and will be looking to score at home.

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