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Australia vs Brazil: Predictions, Lineups, Odds & Tips for the Friendly Clash

Our betting expert predicts that Brazil will bounce back from a lackluster previous performance to claim victory in this second friendly encounter. All odds are from SkyBet and accurate at the time of writing.

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

Brazil's Strength Could Decide the Match

The home team has not won in their last four matches, drawing three straight within regular time. Yet, at this stadium, they remain unbeaten in three games, with two wins and one draw. Australia has only defeated Brazil once before, making this a tough challenge especially as some rotation is expected on both sides.

Ancelotti's squad should improve their finishing in this game. The five-time World Cup champions have struggled away recently, winning just four of their last sixteen away matches excluding neutral venues. Still, their quality suggests a solid performance is ahead. Historically, Brazil has won six of the last eight meetings, with the most recent five victories by two or more goals.

Betting Tip 1: Three-way handicap - Brazil to win with a -1 handicap @ 8/11

Both Sides Likely to Score

Australia showed they could break down Brazil’s defense last time, with seven shots including three on target and two significant chances. On the other hand, Brazil created good opportunities (xG 1.24) but lacked clinical finishing compared to Australia's 0.61 xG.

Recent matches have seen both teams scoring. Ancelotti’s side has conceded at least once in his last three games, and Australia’s last two matches also saw goals from both sides. This trend hints that both teams might find the net again here.

Betting Tip 2: BTTS - Yes @ 4/5

Spotlight on Australia's Nestory Irankunda

Twenty-year-old attacking midfielder Nestory Irankunda was considered a potential star for Australia at the World Cup. Breaking through at Adelaide United with eight goals and six assists in the 2024/25 A-League season, he followed that up with eight goal contributions in 40 Championship appearances for Watford last season.

Irankunda impresses with his speed and creativity. He was Australia's best player last match, taking three shots. His direct free-kick drew global attention, ending a five-game scoring drought at his current club, Sporting CP. He may build on that confidence against Brazil.

Betting Tip 3: Anytime goalscorer - Nestory Irankunda @ 4/1

Form and Match Outlook

Score prediction: Australia 1-3 Brazil

Goalscorers predicted:Australia: Nestory IrankundaBrazil: Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Estevao

Australia nearly achieved a rare victory against Brazil recently, leading with 22 minutes left before conceding a stoppage-time equalizer off the crossbar. Coach Tony Popovic remains positive about the performance and is likely to test younger players as the AFC Asian Cup approaches in January.

This will be Australia’s last home match before that tournament, and they remain unbeaten at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.

Meanwhile, Brazilian fans grow restless with Carlo Ancelotti, whose tenure has been underwhelming after a disappointing World Cup Round of 16 exit against Norway. After 18 games, he holds the worst record among recent managers. Despite recent struggles, Brazil should exploit any rotation in the Australian squad to secure another win.

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

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