The match between Australia and Ireland in Group B of the 2023 Women's World Cup takes place at 5:00 p.m. on July 19.
Australia are aiming for their first win against Ireland.
Australia vs Ireland Prediction:
Australia is ranked 10th in the world and the World Cup at home is the best opportunity for the kangaroo team to conquer the championship.
Being drawn in a not-so-difficult group with Ireland, Nigeria and Canada promises to give Australia a good start.
To prepare for this World Cup, Australia played 10 friendly matches, winning 9 of them.
In particular, at home, coach Tony Gustavsson's team played very well with 7 recent wins.
Many strong teams such as South Africa, Spain and France have been defeated by Australia recently.
Therefore, there is no reason why coach Gustavsson's team should not aim for their 8th consecutive home win against Ireland.
Coach Tony Gustavsson also brought to this year's tournament the strongest lineup, including many prominent names such as: Sam Kerr, Hayley Raso, Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler, Steph Catley and Ellie Carpenter.
On the other side of the front line, Ireland is participating in the World Cup for the first time so it is not highly appreciated.
The European representative's form is also unimpressive, having won only 1 of the last 6 friendly matches (3 losses, 2 draws).
In terms of personnel, Ireland is also quite weak compared to Australia and all hope depends on striker Amber Barrett.
With home ground advantage and high morale, the kangaroo team is certainly determined to get all 3 points on the opening day.
Predicted result Australia vs Ireland: 3-0
Expected lineup:
Australia (4-3-3): Arnold; Carpenter, Hunt, Kennedy, Catley; Raso, Gorry, Cooney-Cross; Foord, Kerr, Fowler.
Ireland (5-4-1): Brosnan; Payne, Fahey, Quinn, Connolly, McCabe; Farrelly, O'Sullivan, Littlejohn, Sheva; Barrett.
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