Struggling Australia and Saudi Arabia Play Crucial Asian World Cup Qualifier

Australia Hopes to Rebound After Loss to Japan

Australia will be looking to rebound from their disappointing 2-1 loss to Japan when they take on Saudi Arabia in a crucial Asian World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. The Socceroos are currently in third place in Group B, three points behind Saudi Arabia and one point behind Japan. A win is essential for Australia if they want to keep their hopes of automatic qualification for the World Cup alive.

Australia has struggled for form in recent months, winning just one of their last five matches. They were outplayed by Japan in their last match, and they will need to improve significantly if they want to beat Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia Aiming to Cement Top Spot

Saudi Arabia is currently top of Group B, and they will be looking to cement their position with a win over Australia. The Green Falcons have won three of their four matches so far, and they are in a good position to qualify for the World Cup. They will be confident of beating Australia, who they have not lost to in their last five meetings.

Key Battlegrounds

The key battleground in the match will be in midfield. Australia has a strong midfield, with Aaron Mooy and Tom Rogic capable of creating chances for their attackers. Saudi Arabia also has a strong midfield, with Salman Al-Faraj and Hattan Bahebri capable of controlling the tempo of the game.

Another key battleground will be up front. Australia has a number of attacking players who can score goals, including Adam Taggart and Jamie Maclaren. Saudi Arabia also has a number of dangerous attackers, including Salem Al-Dawsari and Fahad Al-Muwallad.

Prediction

This is a tough match to call, but I think Australia will just edge it. They have more quality in their squad, and they will be desperate to get back to winning ways. Saudi Arabia is a dangerous team, but I think Australia will have too much for them on this occasion.