Australia vs Brazil: Predictions, Lineups, Odds & Tips for Friendly Clash in Queensland
This morning's friendly between Australia and Brazil promises a fascinating contest as the Selecão look to find their rhythm after a slow start. Our expert breaks down the likely lineups, betting odds, and offers tips ahead of this match on 25 September 2026.
Betting Predictions from talkSPORT BET
- BTTS - No: 10/11
- Brazil total - Over 2.5 goals: 5/4
- Half-time/Full-time - Draw/Brazil: 4/1
Australia’s Struggles Up Front
Tony Popovic has stuck with 16 players from his World Cup squad for these friendlies but added seven newcomers and three returning players. Injuries to key forwards like Jordy Bos, Cameron Burgess, and Cristian Volpato could limit Australia’s attacking options.
The Socceroos have found goals hard to come by recently, failing to score in two of their last three matches and managing only one goal across those games. Their World Cup tally was modest too, netting just three times in four matches, averaging 0.75 goals per 90 minutes.
Brazil’s Defensive Strength
Carlo Ancelotti can select a formidable central defensive duo, with Gabriel Magalhaes likely partnering Marquinhos. This pairing makes breaking through Brazil’s defense a tall order. Despite an early World Cup exit, Brazil kept two clean sheets in five games. Notably, all six previous encounters between these nations saw at least one side fail to score.
Tip 1: Both Teams to Score - No (10/11)
The difficulty Australia will face in scoring against Brazil’s solid defense makes a no on both teams scoring seem sensible.
Brazil’s Potent Attack
Ancelotti’s squad boasts a wealth of attacking talent including Raphinha, Vinicius Junior, Estevao, Endrick, and Joao Pedro. These players bring a threat that the Australian defense will struggle to contain.
Brazil scored 10 goals in their five World Cup fixtures and have found the net in every game over the past year. In their last five meetings with Australia, Brazil scored at least three goals in three matches. The 2017 clash in Melbourne ended 4-0 in Brazil’s favor.
Tip 2: Brazil Total Goals Over 2.5 (5/4)
Brazil’s firepower suggests they could easily hit three or more goals in this friendly.
Australia Can Resist Early Pressure
Though Brazil enter as heavy favorites, Australia’s progress over recent years means they won't fold easily. Holding Brazil to a draw at halftime would be seen as an achievement. Popovic might rotate heavily in the second half, which could expose the home side defensively.
The previous four head-to-head matches were closely fought, with two halftimes ending in draws. Brazil came from behind once to win and Australia managed a narrow 1-0 victory in another encounter.
Brazil’s latest match saw them level with Norway at halftime, so Australia might hold the visitors until the break, but Brazil’s quality should prevail later on.
Tip 3: Half-time/Full-time - Draw/Brazil (4/1)
Form and Predictions
Australia’s World Cup run ended earlier than hoped. After a bright 2-0 win against Türkiye in their opener, they did not manage another victory and fell to Egypt on penalties in the Round of 32.
The Socceroos have a chance to prove themselves against one of football’s great powers at home. They have beaten Brazil before, notably 1-0 in the 2001 Confederations Cup third-place playoff.
Brazil were disappointed with their 2026 World Cup performance, exiting in the quarter-finals after a heavy defeat by Norway despite a promising start. Now, the team aims to rebuild confidence in friendlies under Ancelotti’s guidance while maintaining pride.
Score and Goalscorer Predictions
- Predicted Score: Australia 0-3 Brazil
- Goalscorers: Joao Pedro, Raphinha (2 goals)
Expected Lineups
- Australia: Beach, Circati, Souttar, Herrington, K. Bos, Irvine, O’Neill, Behich, Metcalfe, Robertson, Irankunda
- Brazil: Souza, Wesley, Marquinhos, Magalhaes, Jair, Guimaraes, A. Santos, Rayan, Raphinha, Vinicius Junior, Pedro
