Denmark vs Australia | Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds
Denmark take on Australia in Group C on Thursday afternoon, with the duo both hoping for three points to aid their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages of the World Cup. Denmark can make it two wins from two following their success over Peru in their opening match, while the Socceroo’s will be looking to recover from a narrow defeat against group favourites France.
Match Preview
Denmark and Australia go head-to-head at the Samara Arena on Thursday afternoon, with the duo coming into the match off the back of differing fortunes from their opening World Cup encounters. However, with everything still to play for in Group C, it promises to be a close encounter in Samara, with little separating the two teams ahead of kick-off. Denmark are the narrow favourites for victory ahead of kick-off, however there are still plenty of attractive markets worth checking out before the match. For those still unsure of who to back, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with Denmark.
Denmark Team News & Form
Following their narrow 1-0 win over Peru, where Yussuf Poulsen scored the only goal of the game to hand Denmark all three points, Thursday’s home team are unlikely to make any changes to their starting line-up against Australia, with manager Åge Hareide expected to name Premier League trio Kasper Schmeichel, Andreas Christensen and Christian Eriksen as a result. Denmark are unbeaten in their last 15 matches in all competitions, with goalkeeper Schmeichel having not conceded in over 400 minutes of action.
Australia Team News & Form
Having impressed during their narrow 2-1 defeat to France last time around, Australia are unlikely to make major changes to their starting line-up this week, with manager Bert van Marwijk set to keep faith with the likes of Aaron Mooy and Tom Rogic as a result.
Denmark vs Australia Head to Head
The two nations have met just three times in the past, with Denmark having won two of such meetings, while Australia have just a single win to their name. The last match between the due dates back to 2012, when Denmark ran out comfortable 2-0 winners in a friendly encounter. However, with the duo having not met for six years, few conclusions can be made when it comes to their head-to-head record.
Denmark vs Australia Betting Odds and Predictions
Their opening victory in Group C, as well as their long run without conceding a goal, means that it comes as little surprise that it is Denmark who are the narrow favourites for victory with the majority of online bookmakers. The European side are available to back for victory at best odds of 10/11 with bookmaker William Hill, while a win for the Socceroo’s is priced at an attractive 18/15 on the same platform. Elsewhere, a draw between the duo is available at odds of 5/2 with Betway.
Top Denmark vs Australia Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on under 2.5 goals being scored during the 90 minutes in Samara, a market which is available at a best price of 4/7 with 888Sport.