Australia vs Ireland Predictions, Odds & Sports Betting Tips 07/20/2023

Australia begin their World Cup campaign on Thursday with a Group A fixture against the Republic of Ireland. The Matildas are expected to make a deep run at the tournament, whilst Ireland will be hoping to spoil the party in Sydney. 

We’ve assessed the football betting odds for the game and formulated our exclusive tip for the game. So read on to find out the best way of starting your World Cup betting adventure off in style.

Just hosts Australia have been flying in the build up to the tournament. Victory over France in their final warm up game means it is now nine wins in ten games for the Aussies. Their only reserve in that run was a shock 0-2 defeat to Scotland, but overall it has been a fantastic 12 months for the hosts.

Much of the Matilda’s success has been down to Chelsea forward Sam Kerr. She averages more than a goal every two games in her international career and holds the key to home success this Summer. If she fires on Thursday, it could be a long afternoon for the Irish.

Ireland will be making their first ever appearance in a major tournament. Victory over Scotland in Autumn’s playoff booked them their tickets to Australia, but they will need to up their game considerably if they are to progress for a tough looking group.

Ireland’s qualification success was built on a solid defensive unit, led by Louise Quinn and Niamh Fahey. Further up the pitch, midfielders Denise O’Sullivan and Katie McCabe starred with a combined 24 goal involvements in qualifying.

Australia and Ireland have never met in a competitive fixture. However, they have met in five friendlies, most recently in 2021, when Ireland emerged as victors against an understrength Matildas side. Overall, the Aussies lead the head to head by three wins to two.

Our statistical highlights for the game are aimed at helping you decide which sports betting option to take for the game. So before making your bet for the big match, read our expert tip AND look at our statistical highlights.

You can find Australia as short as 2/7 at most Betting apps. Ireland are huge outsiders at 10/1, with the draw coming in at about 4/1. Given how short the odds on an Aussie victory are, our betting bonus tip will attempt to add some extra value to the game.

In a star studded Australia squad, Sam Kerr still stands head and shoulders above her teammates. Ireland will have a massive challenge on their hands stopping the Chelsea superstar from adding to her tally of 14 goals from her last 16 international appearances.

We think Kerr will get the hosts World Cup bid rolling by hitting their first goal of the competition, as the Matildas ease to victory. By adding a Kerr first goalscorer option to your bet on an Aussie win, you can increase your odds to a very attractive 7/2.