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Australia vs Indonesia: prediction & betting odds 20 Mar 2025
Betting tips 20 Mar 2025
Australia are fighting for a direct spot at the World Cup via the third stage of qualification, but three consecutive draws have significantly complicated their position in the group. Meanwhile, Indonesia have unexpectedly entered the race and, with a favourable outcome, could at least secure a place in the fourth qualifying round.
Australia have managed just one win in six matches throughout the tournament. They have been averaging only one goal per game. However, their defence remains solid, conceding just five goals overall, with more than one defensive error occurring only in the 2:2 draw against Bahrain. Australia play pragmatic football, with low-scoring matches being the norm—four of their games have featured two goals or fewer. The squad no longer boasts attacking talents of the level of Mark Viduka or Tim Cahill, with most players representing modest clubs. As a result, expectations for high-quality attacking play should be tempered.
Indonesia have displayed well-organised football, stunning many with their 2:0 victory over Saudi Arabia. They rely on a compact defence and a densely packed midfield, rarely committing to counter-attacks. They have conceded just five goals in five matches (excluding the game against group leaders Japan). The Indonesians have already shown they can hold off strong opponents, securing a goalless draw against Australia in the first meeting.
Australia remain favourites, but this will be a tough match. Indonesia will set up a deep defensive block and withstand the hosts’ pressure, just as they did in the reverse fixture. Australia struggle with finishing, and their attacking displays in this campaign have been far from convincing. Therefore, we’re backing a bet on under 2.5 goals.
AFC World Cup: previous matches in the tournament
H2H: Australia — Indonesia
Group stage
| Team |
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Played
Matches played
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W
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D
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L
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Goals
Goals
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Points
Points
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
Japan
|
1:1
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0:0
|
-:-
|
2:0
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7:0
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8 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
24:2
|
20 | |
|
2
Australia
|
-:-
|
0:0
|
5:1
|
0:1
|
3:1
|
8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
13:6
|
13 | |
|
3
Saudi Arabia
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0:2
|
-:-
|
1:1
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0:0
|
1:0
|
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
4:6
|
10 | |
|
4
Indonesia
|
0:4
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0:0
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2:0
|
1:0
|
-:-
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8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
8:14
|
9 | |
|
5
Bahrain
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0:5
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2:2
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-:-
|
2:2
|
0:1
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8 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
5:13
|
6 | |
|
6
China PR
|
1:3
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0:2
|
1:2
|
2:1
|
-:-
|
8 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
6:19
|
6 |
Team lineups
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T. Popović
|
coach | ||
| Player | Matches | Goals | |
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Line-up
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Mathew Ryan
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gk. | 7 | -3 |
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Aziz Eraltay Behich
|
df. | 10 | 0 |
Cameron Robert Burgess
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df. | 8 | 0 |
Kye Francis Rowles
|
df. | 7 | 1 |
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Lewis Miller
|
df. | 7 | 2 |
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Jason Kato Geria
|
df. | 4 | 0 |
Jackson Irvine
|
mf. | 12 | 0 |
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Aiden Connor O'Neill
|
mf. | 6 | 0 |
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Adam Jake Taggart
|
fw. | 4 | 1 |
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Martin Callie Boyle
|
fw. | 4 | 2 |
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Nishan Matthew Velupillay
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fw. | 3 | 1 |
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Substitutes
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Paul David Izzo
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gk. | 0 | 0 |
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Thomas William Glover
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gk. | 0 | 0 |
Miloš Degenek
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df. | 1 | 0 |
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Fran Karačić
|
df. | 0 | 0 |
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Kai Clifton Trewin
|
df. | 0 | 0 |
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Anthony Richard Cáceres
|
mf. | 0 | 0 |
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Jason Alan Davidson
|
mf. | 0 | 0 |
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Ryan Graham Pun Teague
|
mf. | 0 | 0 |
Craig Goodwin
|
fw. | 8 | 3 |
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Kusini Boja Yengi
|
fw. | 8 | 6 |
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Brandon Joel Gaetano Borrello
|
fw. | 4 | 1 |
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Daniel Arzani
|
fw. | 1 | 0 |
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P. Kluivert
|
coach | ||
| Player | Matches | Goals | |
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Line-up
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Maarten Vincent Paes
|
gk. | 6 | -7 |
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Nathan Noël Romejo Tjoe-A-On
|
df. | 10 | 0 |
Jay Noah Idzes
|
df. | 9 | 1 |
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Calvin Ronald Verdonk
|
df. | 7 | 0 |
Mees Victor Joseph Hilgers
|
df. | 2 | 0 |
Kevin Diks
|
df. | 1 | 0 |
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Dean Ruben James
|
df. | 0 | 0 |
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Marselino Ferdinan Philipus
|
mf. | 10 | 2 |
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Thom Jan Marinus Haye
|
mf. | 9 | 2 |
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Rafael William Struick
|
fw. | 11 | 1 |
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Ole ter Haar Romeny
|
fw. | 0 | 0 |
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Substitutes
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Ernando Ari Sutaryadi
|
gk. | 5 | -2 |
Emil Audero
|
gk. | 0 | 0 |
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Rizky Ridho Ramadhani
|
df. | 14 | 3 |
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Sandy Henny Walsh
|
df. | 11 | 1 |
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Shayne Elian Jay Pattynama
|
df. | 8 | 1 |
|
Jordi Amat Maas
|
df. | 5 | 0 |
|
Ivar Jenner
|
mf. | 8 | 0 |
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Ricky Richardo Kambuaya
|
mf. | 6 | 0 |
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Eliano Johannes Reijnders Lekatompessy
|
mf. | 1 | 0 |
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Joey Mathijs Pelupessy
|
mf. | 0 | 0 |
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Muhammad Ramadhan Sananta
|
fw. | 5 | 4 |
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