Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(7) 6 Goals 1 (1)
(3) 3 Assists 0 (0)
(7) 7.2 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.3)
27.1 Average Age 30.4
168.4 Average Height (cm) 169.6
(1.6) 1.5 Shots pg 1 (1)
(49%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 49% (45%)
(1.4) 1.4 Dribbles pg 0.9 (1)
(1.8) 1.7 Tackles pg 1.7 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Women's World Cup Grp. B.

Missing Players

Australia
Ireland
Player Reason Status Rating
Sam Kerr Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Denise O'Sullivan Doubtful 6.29

Team News

Australia
Ireland
  • Sam Kerr is ruled out of Australia's first two group games, which is a huge blow for the co-hosts.
  • Denise O'Sullivan is a potential doubt after being injured in an abandoned warm up match against Colombia.
  • She had to go to hospital and had a scan on a shin injury but she only suffered some bruising.

Prediction

  • Australia are the second host of this World Cup and will be kicking off their campaign against Republic of Ireland in Sydney. This will be the first major tournament for Republic of Ireland, whereas Australia have played in all but one World Cup in the competitions' history.
  • They will be playing in front of a sold out stadium with over 80,000 fans expected to watch at Stadium Australia. Ireland do have the upper hand with the last match between the two ending in a 3-2 win for the Girls in Green.
  • The Matildas will come into this game on the back of a winning run in warm up matches. They managed to beat European champions England 2-0 in August, which ended the Lionesses' winning run. Home advantage will definitely be a factor in this game, and could push the Matildas over the line.
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