The Matchday 10 clash in the third stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers between Saudi Arabia and Australia will take place on June 10 at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia vs. Australia: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: To be announced
Predicted lineups for Saudi Arabia vs. Australia
Saudi Arabia (4-2-3-1): Mohammed Al-Owais – Sultan Al-Ghannam, Yasser Al-Shahrani, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Ali Al-Bulaihi – Salman Al-Faraj, Abdullah Otayf – Salem Al-Dawsari, Fahad Al-Muwallad, Hattan Bahebri – Saleh Al-Shehri.
Australia (4-3-3): Mat Ryan – Aziz Behich, Trent Sainsbury, Harry Souttar, Rhyan Grant – Aaron Mooy, Jackson Irvine, Ajdin Hrustic – Mathew Leckie, Jamie Maclaren, Awer Mabil.
Saudi Arabia
In their last match, Saudi Arabia secured a 2-0 victory over Vietnam, extending their unbeaten run in the qualifiers to eight matches (6 wins, 2 draws). The team has been solid defensively, conceding only three goals in this campaign. Saudi Arabia currently leads the group with 20 points, and a win against Australia will secure their spot in the 2026 World Cup.
- The team has won 5 of their last 6 home matches in World Cup qualifiers.
- Saudi Arabia has kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 5 home games in this tournament.
- They have scored at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 home matches in World Cup qualifiers.
Australia
Australia comes into this match after a 3-1 win against Oman. The team has been inconsistent in the qualifiers, with 5 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. They are currently second in the group with 17 points. A victory in Jeddah will boost their chances of qualifying directly for the World Cup, but they must also rely on favorable results in other matches.
- Australia has not lost in their last 4 away matches in World Cup qualifiers (3 wins, 1 draw).
- They have scored in all 8 of their qualifying matches so far.
- The team has conceded at least one goal in 5 of their last 6 away matches in this tournament.
Saudi Arabia vs. Australia: Match Prediction
Saudi Arabia has been formidable at home, and their defensive strength will be crucial against Australia's attacking prowess. The Saudis have not conceded more than one goal in any of their home matches in this qualifying campaign. Meanwhile, Australia has shown resilience on the road but has struggled to keep clean sheets.
Given the stakes and both teams' form, this match is expected to be closely contested. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
