Australia vs. Bahrain - prediction, team news, lineups

Preview

Australia and Bahrain will face off in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2022 qualification match on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. The match will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Australia, and is expected to draw a large crowd. Both teams will be looking to secure a victory in order to improve their chances of qualifying for the World Cup.

Australia is currently in second place in Group B, with six points from three matches. Bahrain is in fourth place with three points from three matches. A win for Australia would see them move into first place, while a win for Bahrain would see them move into second place. Both teams will be aware of the importance of this match, and will be determined to come away with a positive result.

Team News

Australia will be without the services of midfielder Aaron Mooy, who is suspended for the match. However, they will be boosted by the return of defender Trent Sainsbury, who has recovered from a knee injury. Bahrain will be without the services of midfielder Mohamed Marhoon, who is also suspended for the match.

Australia

• Mathew Ryan (GK)
• Aziz Behich
• Trent Sainsbury
• Bailey Wright
• Rhyan Grant
• Ajdin Hrustic
• Jackson Irvine
• Martin Boyle
• Awer Mabil
• Mitchell Duke

Bahrain

• Sayed Shubbar Alawi (GK)
• Ahmed Bughammar
• Ahmed Merza
• Waleed Al Hayam
• Sayed Redha Isa
• Kamil Al Aswad
• Mohamed Al Romaihi
• Abdulla Yusuf Helal
• Mohamed Wadeea
• Mahdi Alhumaidan

Prediction

Australia is the favorite to win this match. They are the higher-ranked team and have a better record in recent matches. However, Bahrain is a dangerous team and will be looking to cause an upset. The match is likely to be close, but Australia should be able to come away with a victory.

Prediction: Australia 2-1 Bahrain