In one of the most unpredictable World Cup campaigns in recent memory, the 2023 World Cup is heading towards what should be a thrilling climax.
Spain, Sweden, England, and Australia have all had to survive serious scares to reach the semi-finals and it promises to be a fascinating pair of last 4 fixtures.
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Australia vs. England Predictions
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Australia vs England – Stadium Australia – Wednesday 16th August
Australia ($3.60)
England ($2.35)
Draw ($3.30)
European champions England step into the lion’s den as they take on Australia in the semi-finals, with both sides hopeful that they can live up to expectations and return the World Cup glory.
England have huffed and puffed throughout the tournament, as have Australia to a certain extent – adding a fascinating backdrop to this fixture.
England
It has taken a while, but England have warmed to the task in the 2023 FIFA World Cup and are now in the semi-finals.
Haiti were seen off in laborious fashion in the group stages, as were Denmark but China were thumped, enabling England to top the group.
It was then penalty drama for the Lionesses who edged past Nigeria before they showed real heart to come from behind and beat Colombia in the last 8.
Australia
Dealing with expectation has been key for Australia but the Matildas find themselves in the last 4.
In a tough group with Canada and Republic of Ireland, they managed to come out on top – despite an embarrassing loss to Nigeria in the mix.
Seeing off Denmark in the last 16 was an impressive performance, before edging past France in the quarter finals kept the Australian nation on tenterhooks.
England vs Australia Betting Tips
Both teams to score in the match – No
In recent games played by both of these sides in recent rounds, goals have come at a premium and they both tend to prioritise defending over attacking.
Goals don’t look to be forthcoming here, in a game that should ebb and flow.
Betting tip: Both teams to score – NO ($1.73)
Under 2 goals in the match
Stadium Australia is sure to be rocking here but both England and Australia have played with the handbrake on in this tournament.
Knowing that the winner of the Spain vs Sweden game in the final awaits, both sides could never have a World Cup chance like this again.
Betting tip: Under 2 goals in the match ($1.80)
The match to finish as a draw
Whilst England are the slight favourites with the bookmakers heading into this one, home advantage will surely play into the hands of Australia.
That said, there is so little to split these sides that it looks likely to end in a draw in normal time, with either extra time or penalties to settle it.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.30)
Correct score: England 0 – 0 Australia – ($7.40)
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