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Australia Women vs Nigeria Women Predictions & Tips - Matildas Too Good in Women’s World Cup Clash

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 25 Jul 2023

Alex Waite 25 Jul 2023

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Australia Women vs Nigeria Women predictions for Thursday’s Women’s World Cup match
The fixture is being played at Suncorp Stadium (11:00 BST)
Can the Matildas edge towards the knockout stages with a win?

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Australia have won to nil in their last 3 matches (Getty Images)

Australia Women vs Nigeria Women Predictions

Australia are on a strong winning streak and keeping clean sheets. The Matildas can notch another win to nil against a Nigeria side struggling for goals.

Australia Women vs Nigeria Women Predictions
Head-to-Head
Australia Women Form
Australia Women Injuries & Team News
Nigeria Women Form
Nigeria Women Injuries & Team News

Australia have won to nil in their last 3 matches
Australia have scored 2+ goals in 7 of their last 10 matches
Nigeria have lost 6 of their last 10 matches
Nigeria have failed to score in 4 of their last 7 matches

Head-to-Head

Australia beat Nigeria 2-0 in the only previous encounter between the sides.

Australia Women Form

Australia edged the Republic of Ireland and won 1-0 in their World Cup opener. The Matildas had 63% possession, 13 shots and Stephanie Catley scored the winner after half time.

It was Australia’s third consecutive win following victories against France and England (1-0).

The Matildas have won 10 of their last 11 matches and scored 27 goals during this run.

Australia Women Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Lydia Williams, Teagan Micah, Mackenzie Arnold

Defenders: Courtney Nevin, Aivi Luik, Claire Polkinghorne, Ellie Carpenter, Charlotte Grant, Clare Hunt, Steph Catley, Alanna Kennedy

Midfielders: Tameka Yallop, Katrina Gorry, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Clare Wheeler, Alex Chidiac, Emily van Egmond

Forwards: Cortnee Vine, Mary Fowler, Hayley Raso, Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord, Kyah Simon

Forward Sam Kerr is ruled out due to a calf injury.

Nigeria Women Form

Nigeria held Canada to a 0-0 draw in their first match of the Women’s World Cup. The Super Falcons had just one shot on target, 32% possession and Deborah Abiodun was sent off in the 98th minute.

Nigeria are unbeaten in four matches after warm up wins against New Zealand (3-0), Haiti (2-1) and Costa Rica (1-0).

The mini-unbeaten streak followed a seven-match winless run, including six defeats.

Nigeria Women Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Yewande Balogun, Tochukwu Oluehi

Defenders: Osinachi Ohale, Ashleigh Plumptre, Glory Ogbonna, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rofiat Imuran, Michelle Alozie, Onome Ebi

Midfielders: Halimatu Ayinde, Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne, Deborah Abiodun, Rasheedat Ajibade, Jennifer Echegini

Forwards: Asisat Oshoala, Uchenna Kanu, Ifeoma Onumonu, Desire Oparanozie, Esther Okoronkwo, Gift Monday, Francisca Ordega

Midfielder Deborah Abiodun is suspended following her dismissal last time out.

Verdict

Australia Women v Nigeria Women

Australia broke down a stubborn Ireland side last time out and the Matildas have had some big wins recently. The co-hosts are likely to find a way past Nigeria and there is value on a solid Australia victory.

Australia Win to Nil

Win to NIl

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