Socceroos v Syria AFC Asian Cup free preview & tips | January 18
| Socceroos v SyriaAFC Asian Cup Betting Odds & Game Info | |
|---|---|
| Best odds | Socceroos -357.14 at Neds | Draw +400 at Bet365 | Syria +1200 at Dabble |
| When | Thursday, January 18 | 10:30pm AEDT |
| Where | Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Qatar |
| Watch live | 10, Paramount Plus |
Socceroos vs Syria AFC Asian Cup preview
The Socceroos continue their AFC Asian Cup campaign on Thursday as they face Syria with a chance to secure their place in the knockout stages.
The Socceroos got their tournament off to a solid start after beating India 2-0 thanks to goals from Jackson Irvine and Jordan Bos. Although the Aussies dominated the match, their inability to create genuine chances was concerning. Irvine and Keanu Baccus were excellent in midfield, but expect changes in the front four, with Riley McGree particularly impressive off the bench. Fullbacks Gethin Jones and Aziz Behich were underwhelming throughout the match, which may open the door for Bos to make it into the starting lineup.
Syria kicked off their Asian Cup campaign with a solid 0-0 draw with Uzbekistan on Saturday. In a terrible match for the spectators, Syria failed to register a shot on target but will take the point as they had just 34% possession. The 91st ranked side in the world are captained by goalkeeper Ibrahim Alma, who is the most experienced player in the side playing his 79th match. A player to watch for the Syrians is forward Omar Khribin, who has the most goals of anyone in the squad with 21.
Socceroos vs Syria top tips & odds
Australia -1
Under 2.5 Goals
Craig Goodwin Anytime Goalscorer
Australia v Syria soccer betting predictions
Comfortably the best team in their group, the Socceroos will be looking to put together another comfortable win here. With the odds heavily skewed in favour of the Aussies, they show little value at just $1.28. As such, look to back the Socceroos at a handicap of -1 at -105.26 with top soccer betting sites.
After the Aussies struggled to create many meaningful opportunities against India, expect Syria to implement similar tactics here as they sit in a low block and absorb the pressure. Combining this with the Syrian inability to create any chances, we are expecting this match to be another low scoring affair. Back this match to go under 2.5 goals at -138.89 with top sports betting bookmakers.
By far the Socceroos most dangerous forward, Craig Goodwin is a real difference maker going forward. Someone who can create his own chances, the winger has the ability to produce a moment of brilliance that breaks the game open. At +300 he offers excellent value as an anytime goalscorer.
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