Indonesia vs Australia Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (AFC) | Group C
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Following one of the worst defeats in their recent history, Australia demands a big response from their team in what is simply a must-win game against Indonesia, who held Saudi Arabia in Jeddah.
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: UK – 1:00pm / US ET – 8:00am / US PT – 5:00am
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – Bet365 & FIFA+ / US – FIFA+
INDONESIA PREVIEW: POINT VS SAUDI ARABIA UNDERLINES WHY INDONESIA ARE NOT TO BE UNDER-ESTIMATED
Indonesia sent a message to rest of Group C with their performance away at Saudi Arabia in the opening round of round three AFC World Cup qualification fixtures, which saw them claim a precious point. They even took the lead through Ragnar Oratmangoen in the 19th minute, before Saudi Arabia equalised just before half-time.
To shut out the hosts in the second half warrants huge praise and to have done so will have proven a huge confidence-boost for this Indonesian backline. They’ll need to be at their best again here against a reeling Aussie side.
AUSTRALIA PREVIEW: SHOCK BAHRAIN DEFEAT LEAVES AUSSIES REELING AND BEHIND THE CURVE
For the first time in Australian football history, their side were beaten by Bahrain last Thursday, in a result than sent shockwaves across Australia and the entire AFC. Despite 72% possession and 11 shots, the Socceroos could not find a way through Bahrain, who provided a stunning sting in the tail late on after Harry Souttar deflected the ball into his own net.
Head coach Graham Arnold and his players now find themselves under massive pressure with the consequences of failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup hanging over them. The sending off of striker Kusini Yengi compounded matters vs Bahrain, leaving them without the Portsmouth star for their next match.
INDONESIA TEAM NEWS: HAYE DOUBTFUL THROUGH INJURY
PREDICTED XI (5-4-1): Paes; Walsh, Ramadhani, Idzes, Verdonk, Tjoe-A-On; Sulaeman, Jenner, Haye, Oratmangoen; Strui
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Haye (Injured)
AUSTRALIA TEAM NEWS: YENGI SUSPENDED, SILVERA A CANDIDATE TO START
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Ryan; Circati, Souttar, Rowles, Behich; Irvine, O'Neill; Silvera, Metcalfe, Goodwin; Duke
UNAVAILABLE: Yengi (Suspended)
QUESTIONABLE:
INDONESIA VS AUSTRALIA PREDICTION
Indonesia are under little pressure here when considering the opposition they are up against. But after drawing with Saudi Arabia, their players will expect plenty from themselves and belief within the squad that they can also get something from this encounter will be high. The Socceroos though, simply can’t afford anything other than three points.
The visitors must improve offensively and have the players to dominate, but a poor showing will see them punished vs Indonesia as Saudi Arabia were. But Indonesia have struggled at home in recent games and Australia should wind up bouncing back with three points.
INDONESIA VS AUSTRALIA TIP: AUSTRALIA TO WIN
