Australia vs Brazil Predictions, Lineups, Odds & Tips: Hosts Aim to Challenge Ancelotti's Side

Our betting analyst expects Brazil to bounce back from a disappointing previous outing by securing a win in the second match of this friendly series.

Key Betting Odds from SkyBet (subject to change)

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

Brazil's Superior Quality Could Be Decisive

The Australian team has yet to win in their last four matches, drawing the last three during regular time. Despite this, they remain unbeaten at home stadium Suncorp Stadium, with two wins and one draw recorded there. Australia has defeated Brazil only once before, so this will be a tough challenge especially if player rotation is expected.

Carlo Ancelotti’s squad needs to improve its efficiency in front of goal for this game. The Brazilian side also comes into this match without a win in their last two fixtures. Their away form includes just four wins in their last sixteen matches, excluding neutral venues. Still, the talent within the five-time World Cup champions' roster suggests a strong performance is likely.

Brazil has won six of the past eight meetings against Australia, with the last five victories achieved by margins of two or more goals.

Betting Tip 1:

Back Brazil to win with a -1 handicap at 8/11 with SkyBet.

Both Teams Could Find the Net

Australia showed they can penetrate Brazil’s defense, managing seven shots in the previous match and creating two major chances with three shots on target. Brazil had a higher expected goals (xG) value at 1.24 compared to Australia’s 0.61, indicating good chance creation but poor finishing. Ancelotti’s team has conceded at least one goal in each of their last three matches, with both teams scoring in those games.

Australia’s recent matches also reflect this trend of goals on both sides. Since this fixture has traditionally seen goals from only one team, the recent pattern suggests that both may score this time around.

Betting Tip 2:

Both Teams to Score - Yes at 4/5 with SkyBet.

Nestory Irankunda: Australia's Bright Spot

Nestory Irankunda was tipped as Australia’s star for the World Cup. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder broke through at Adelaide United with eight goals and six assists in 35 A-League appearances in 2024/25. He then contributed eight goals and assists combined in 40 Championship matches for Watford last season.

Irankunda stands out with his pace and skill. He was Australia’s best player last week, attempting three shots and earning praise for a direct free-kick goal that attracted global attention. This goal ended a five-game drought at his current club, Sporting CP in Portugal, potentially boosting his confidence against Brazil.

Betting Tip 3:

Anytime goalscorer - Nestory Irankunda at 4/1 with SkyBet.

Match Preview and Form Analysis

Score Prediction: Australia 1-3 Brazil

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

Australia nearly secured only their second ever win over Brazil in their last meeting. They took the lead with 22 minutes remaining, but Brazil salvaged a late equalizer in stoppage time, hitting the crossbar on the way in. Despite conceding late, coach Tony Popovic remained positive given the quality of the opposition and looks ready to give younger players opportunities ahead of the AFC Asian Cup in January.

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

Brazilian fans are growing impatient with Carlo Ancelotti, who was expected to restore Brazil’s former dominance but has struggled since taking charge. After a humiliating World Cup exit against Norway, Ancelotti’s future is uncertain. His record after 18 games is the worst for any Brazil manager over the same span.

Brazil’s recent performances away from home have been unimpressive. Still, with Australia likely to rotate players, Brazil may capitalize and secure another win.

Expected Starting 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