Australia vs Brazil Preview: Predictions, Lineups, and Betting Tips for Friendly Clash

Australia vs Brazil Betting Outlook

Our betting expert anticipates Brazil will bounce back from a lackluster first encounter by securing a win in the second friendly match. Odds are provided by SkyBet and may change.

• Brazil -1 handicap: 8/11 with SkyBet
• Both Teams to Score (BTTS) - Yes: 4/5 with SkyBet
• Anytime Goalscorer - Nestory Irankunda: 4/1 with SkyBet

Brazil’s Edge in Quality

The hosts have failed to win in their last four games, drawing three of those matches within regular time. Still, they remain unbeaten at their home stadium across three games, with two wins and one draw. Historically, Australia has beaten Brazil only once, so this fixture presents a tough challenge, especially since Australia is expected to rotate some players.

Ancelotti’s squad should improve in this second meeting, addressing inefficiencies in attack. Despite being winless in their last two matches, Brazil boast a talented roster capable of dominant performances. They have triumphed in six of the previous eight head-to-heads, including each of the last five victories by two or more goals.

Betting Tip 1:

Back Brazil to win with a -1 handicap at 8/11 on SkyBet.

Both Teams Likely to Score

Australia managed to break through Brazil’s defense last time, generating seven shots with two major chances and three on target. This shows they can challenge the visitors’ back line.

Brazil’s expected goals (xG) stood at 1.24 compared to Australia's 0.61, indicating strong chance creation but poor finishing. Ancelotti’s side conceded in their last three games, with goals scored by both teams in that stretch. Australia’s recent matches also saw both sides scoring, breaking past previous trends where only one team found the net.

Betting Tip 2:

Both Teams to Score - Yes at 4/5 on SkyBet appears likely.

Spotlight on Nestory Irankunda

The young midfielder was seen as a future star for Australia at the World Cup. At just 20, he impressed with Adelaide United, scoring eight goals and assisting six in 35 A-League games during the 2024/25 season. At Watford, he contributed to eight goals in 40 Championship appearances last season.

Irankunda’s quick pace and ability to produce moments of brilliance make him exciting to watch. He stood out last week with three shots and a noteworthy direct free-kick, which drew global attention. Although he struggled to score recently for his current club Sporting CP in Portugal, that free-kick ended a five-game drought and might boost his confidence against Brazil.

Betting Tip 3:

Consider Nestory Irankunda as an anytime goalscorer at 4/1 with SkyBet.

Team Form and Predictions

Australia nearly pulled off a rare win over Brazil last Friday, leading with 22 minutes left before conceding a stoppage-time equalizer off the crossbar. Coach Tony Popovic remains optimistic despite the late setback, focusing on building for the AFC Asian Cup in January and planning to give younger players opportunities.

The Socceroos remain unbeaten at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, which will be their last home match before the Asian Cup.

Brazilian fans are growing impatient with coach Carlo Ancelotti after the team's disappointing World Cup exit against Norway. With only four wins in 16 away games recently and the weakest record among recent managers after 18 matches, Ancelotti faces pressure to improve results.

Even though Brazil’s form away has been shaky, they are likely to exploit Australia's rotation and claim a win here.

• Score Prediction: Australia 1-3 Brazil
• Goalscorers Predicted: Australia: Nestory Irankunda; Brazil: Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Estevao

Expected Lineups

• Australia: Beach, Geria, Degenek, Adamson, Italiano, Yazbek, O’Neill, K. Boss, Velupillay, Irankunda, Younis
• Brazil: Souza, Matheuzinho, Marquinhos, Vitor Reis, Santos, Guimaraes, Danilo Santos, Estevao, Raphinha, Vinicius Junior, Endrick