Syria vs Australia: Preview and Predictions

Syria vs Australia
Asia – World Cup Qualification Play-off – First Leg
Date: 5th October 2017, Thursday
Kick-off at 13:00 UK/ 14:00 CET
Venue: Hang Jebat Stadium (Malacca).

It is crunch time at the Asian edition of the World Cup qualifiers as Syria and Australia face-off in the play-offs. The teams who failed to finishing in the top two of their respective groups are expected to have a tough route ahead as the winners of this will be pitted against the team that finish fifth in the South American group.

Syria made it to the play-offs in dramatic fashion with a better goal-difference to leap frog Uzbekistan to third spot. They held Iran to a 2-2 draw away home on final group game, with the equalizer coming with seconds left on the clock. This is an incredible achievement for the team as Iran haven’t conceded a goal in the competition prior to this.

When Syria are coming on the back of some morale boosting results, Australia have been totally underwhelming in the competition. It is true that they were in a tough group that includes Japan and Saudi Arabia who were on top of their form. But on any day, one must expect Australia to finish inside the top two and they have only themselves to blame for falling short.

The main problem for Socceroos lie with their form away from home. It is strange to notice that the team managed just 6 points from their 5 away games and squandered some easy games at Iran and Thailand. The pressure has eventually creped up to their home performances as well as seen in the narrow 2-1 win against a lowly Thailand on final matchweek.

Syria vs Australia: Head-to-head

This is the first competitive meeting between Syria and Australia.

Syria vs Australia: Prediction

The momentum is with the Syrians and they had done exceptionally well to reach this far. The 2-2 draw away at Iran is a huge boost to their confidence and they will believe that they got what it takes to be highly competitive against strong teams in the zone.

Australia’s away form is extremely poor and I can’t see them fix most of their problems within this short period of time. Therefore, the Syrians look good to take at least something from this game.

Correct Score Prediction: 1-1 draw for 6.75 odds.

Syria vs Australia: Bet Tips

Double Chance – Draw or Syria at 1.98 odds with 888sport.

Over 1.5 match goals at 1.37 odds is a potential banker.