All eyes will be on the Suncorp Stadium as co-hosts Australia take on the Nigeria Super Falcons in the second round of the FIFA Women's World Cup. With both teams eyeing all three available points, let's take a look at the lineups and odds for today's match. Australia vs Nigeria kicks off on Thursday July 27, at 11:00 BST (GMT+1).
🦅 💚🤍💚🦅| @NGSuper_Falcons having a feel of the turf of Brisbane Stadium before the showdown against @TheMatildas tomorrow 💪💪💪#AUSNGA#TheMTNSuperFalconsShow #MTNNG #SuperWin #FIFAWWC #AfricanFootball #NGA pic.twitter.com/UPhgYHn4da
— The Super Falcons Show (@Superfalconshow) July 26, 2023
Australia vs Nigeria Super Falcons probable lineups
Australia
Goalkeeper: Mackenzie Arnold
Defenders: Ellie Carpenter, Clare Hunt, Alanna Kennedy, Stephanie Catley
Midfielders: Hayley Raso, Katrina Gorry, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Cortnee Vine
Strikers: Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler
Nigeria Super Falcons
Goalkeeper: Chiamaka Nnadozie
Defenders: Ashleigh Plumptre, Blessing Demehin, Osinachi Ohale, Michelle Alozie
Midfielders: Halimatu Ayinde, Christy Ucheibe, Ifeoma Onumonu, Toni Payne, Francisca Ordega
Strikers: Asisat Oshoala
Tony Gustafsson is expected to field a similar lineup as he did in Australia's opening match against the Republic of Ireland. He adopted a 4-4-2 formation, with Caitlin Foord and Mary Fowler leading the attack.
On the other hand, the Nigeria Super Falcons will likely use the same 4-2-3-1 formation they used in their opening match. While the starting lineup should be mostly unchanged, it's important to point out that Randy Waldrum will not be able to call upon the services of Deborah Abiodun; as the 19 year old was sent off in Nigeria's previous match. Rosengard's Halimatu Ayinde is expected to replace Abiodun on the starting lineup.
Australia vs Nigeria Super Falcons confirmed lineups
Australia Women
Nigeria Women
*Confirmed lineups will be updated automatically when they're released
Australia vs Nigeria Super Falcons odds today
Having won 10 of their last 11 matches, it's no surprise that the Australians are the clear favourites to win today's match. Tony Gustafsson's girls are currently priced at 1.44 to take all three points when it's all said and done. On the other hand, the draw is valued at 4.50, while the Nigeria Super Falcons can be backed at 8.00 to get their first win of the tournament today.
*The odds in this article were correct at the time of writing, and odds are subject to change. Please check with your bookmaker before placing the bet.
2023 WWC: Super Falcons Can Beat Australia — Waldrum https://t.co/Ko6qgZDloo
— NaijNaira (@naijnaira) July 26, 2023
Australia vs Nigeria Super Falcons – Streaming Info
In case you're wondering where you can catch all the action live on TV, look no further. There are streaming options for fans in many countries across the world, and these are some of them:
Nigeria
Nigerians can watch this match on Supersport Maximo and AfroSport TV. This match will also be available on Supersport Gotv Select 1.
Australia
On the other hand, fans in Australia can watch their team live on:
- Seven Network
- Optus Sport 1
- 7plus
USA
There are a few options for people who live in the United States of America, and some of these are:
- Peacock
- FOX
- Foxsports.com
- VIX
- FIFA+
United Kingdom and Ireland
Meanwhile, these are the options for fans who live in the UK and the Republic of Ireland:
- ITVX
- RTE2
- ITV
- FIFA+
- STV Scotland
- RTE Player
- UTV
Canada
With their victory over the Republic of Ireland in the second round, Canadians will be eager to see how this match pans out. These are some streaming options for fans who live in Canada:
- CTV
- RDS
- TSN1
- TSN4
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