Australiens Socceroos prepare to unleash the "New Manager Effect" against Saudi Arabia
Socceroos will be looking to make an immediate impact under new manager Graham Arnold when they take on Saudi Arabia in their Asian Cup opener
Australia will be looking to make a statement under new coach Graham Arnold when they take on Saudi Arabia in their Asian Cup opener on Sunday.
The Socceroos have endured a difficult period in recent months, failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup and losing their last four matches. Arnold has been brought in to turn things around, and he will be hoping to get off to a winning start against the Saudis.
Saudi Arabia are ranked 70th in the world, 14 places below Australia, but they will be no pushovers. The Saudis have a good record in the Asian Cup, having won the tournament three times, and they will be looking to make a strong start to their campaign.
Key Match Facts
- Australia is ranked 56th in the world, while Saudi Arabia is ranked 70th.
- Australia has won the Asian Cup four times, while Saudi Arabia has won the tournament three times.
- Australia has lost its last four matches, while Saudi Arabia has won its last two matches.
Prediction
Australia will be looking to make a statement under new coach Graham Arnold, and they will be confident of beating Saudi Arabia in their Asian Cup opener. The Socceroos have a strong squad, and they will be looking to get their campaign off to a winning start.
However, Saudi Arabia is a dangerous team, and they will be looking to cause an upset. The Saudis have a good record in the Asian Cup, and they will be confident of getting a result against Australia.
Overall, Australia is the favorite to win the match, but Saudi Arabia is capable of causing an upset. The match is likely to be close, and it could go either way.
