Bahrain vs Australia prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - November 19, 2024
On Tuesday evening, Bahrain will host Australia at the National Stadium in Riffa for the sixth round of the third stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The match presents an intriguing opportunity for a well-calculated bet with promising odds.
Match Preview
The "Pearl Divers" have been regular participants in the Asian Cup since 2004, achieving their greatest success in their debut tournament by finishing fourth. In the most recent Asian Cup, Bahrain advanced past the group stage but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs with a narrow 1-3 loss to Japan.
In World Cup qualifying, Bahrain finished the previous stage second in their group, trailing the UAE by five points but comfortably ahead of Yemen by six. They secured three wins from six matches but suffered a home defeat to the UAE (0-2). In the current stage, Bahrain sits fifth in the group with only five points. The team is winless in their last four matches, including a 0-1 home loss to China in the previous round.
The Socceroos faced surprising setbacks early in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Their journey began with a shocking 0-1 loss to Bahrain, which stunned fans. The following match saw a goalless draw against Indonesia, where Australia's attack struggled against a resolute defense.
Australia claimed their first victory in the third stage with a commanding 3-1 home win over China in the third round. They followed that with a crucial 1-1 away draw against Japan and most recently played out a 0-0 draw at home against Saudi Arabia. With five matches played, Australia is second in the group, level on points with Saudi Arabia.
Probable Lineups
- Bahrain: Lutfalla; Al-Shamsan, Benaddi, Al-Hayyam, Al-Halasi; Madan, Haram, Said, Marhoon; Hasan, Al-Humaidan
- Australia: Ryan; Miller, Souttar, Burgess, Behich; Silvera, Irvine, Baccus, Goodwin; Mabil, Taggart
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Australia has won four of the last five meetings, while Bahrain has claimed one victory.
- Both teams have not scored in any of their last five encounters.
- The "Under 2.5 Goals" bet has hit in all five of their previous matches.
Prediction
Australia is in a tight race with Saudi Arabia for an automatic World Cup qualification spot, and only a win will suffice for the visitors. Expect Australia to secure a victory in a low-scoring match. Our recommended bet is "Australia to Win and Total Under 2.5 Goals."
