Co-hosts Australia are the favourite to win this clash despite Canada being three places higher in the official FIFA Women’s Ranking. Our betting expert offers up their three best tips for this massive Group B clash.
Canada vs Australia Betting Tips
- Australia to win @ 127/100 with Bet9ja
- Sam Kerr to score anytime
- Over 2.5 goals @ 2.00 with Bet9ja
Home advantage to help Matildas waltz into last 16
Canada avoided an upset on match day 2 needing to come from behind against Ireland to register their first win of the tournament. Coach Bev Priestman hopes that will be a pivotal moment for her team. What is certain is that it puts them in the driving seat to qualify.
Australia suffered a shock defeat to Nigeria whose odds to win the game were 6/1 before kick off. All of this means the co-hosts now know only a win will do to prolong their stay in the tournament.
Tony Gustavsson was happy with the performance in Brisbane but will be desperate for a positive result this time. Neither side have been convincing in their opening two fixtures but I think the Matildas will be lifted by the home support to get the win they need.
Canada vs Australia Predictions Bet 1: Australia to win @ 127/100 with Bet9ja
Kerr holds the key to keep hosts hopes alive
This match up brings together two of the most renowned forwards in women’s football. Although both are injury doubts ahead of the game.
Christine Sinclair helped the Canadian turnaround against Ireland after coming off the bench at half-time. The 40-year-old has the most international goals in history with 190 and will be desperate to make the game in Melbourne. A goal in this tournament would make Sinclair the first player to score at six World Cups.
However, it is the injury news of Australia’s captain Sam Kerr that has a nation holding their breath. Having missed both games so far the prolific striker will be given to the last moment to prove her availability to play.
It is clear the Chelsea forward would do anything to be able to feature. Assuming she makes it, expect her to take out her frustration on the Canadians.
Canada vs Australia Bet 2: Sam Kerr to score anytime
All or nothing fixtures should lead to goals
With the equation simple for Australia they will need to go for it. A goal for the co-hosts and that scenario flips. Canada would then be the side needing to chase a goal to stay in the competition.
As a result of this, we know at least one of these sides will be attacking at any point in the game. We have already mentioned the prolific strikers who could be on show and are able to supply those goals.
Despite their defeat against Nigeria let’s not forget Australia had 28 shots and scored two goals. They looked much better in the final third even without their star striker.
With the Aussies renowned for their never-say-die attitude this one could go to the wire. Especially with both defences looking vulnerable. Expect thrills, spills and most importantly goals. Over 2.5 goals is a confident way to end the predictions for this game.
Canada vs Australia Predictions Bet 3: Over 2.5 goals @ 2.00 with Bet9ja
Canada vs Australia Odds
Odds correct at time of publishing and are subject to change.
- Canada to win @ 21/10 with Bet9ja
- Draw @ 47/20 with Bet9ja
- Australia to win @ 127/100 with Bet9ja
