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Australia Women vs Nigeria Women Predictions - Matildas Too Good in Women’s World Cup Clash

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Last updated: 25 Jul 2023
Ralph Staniforth 25 Jul 2023
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  • Australia Women vs Nigeria Women predictions for Thursday’s Women’s World Cup match
  • The fixture is being played at Suncorp Stadium (12:00 SAST)
  • Can the Matildas edge towards the knockout stages with a win?
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Australia have won to nil in their last 3 matches (Getty Images)

Australia Women vs Nigeria Women Preview


Australia are on a strong winning streak and keeping clean sheets. The Matildas can notch another win to nil against a Nigeria side struggling for goals. 
  • Australia Women vs Nigeria Women Preview
  • Head-to-Head
  • Australia Women Form
  • Australia Women Injuries & News
  • Nigeria Women Form
  • Nigeria Women Injuries & News

  • Australia have won to nil in their last 3 matches
  • Australia have scored 2+ goals in 7 of their last 10 matches
  • Nigeria have lost 6 of their last 10 matches
  • Nigeria have failed to score in 4 of their last 7 matches

Head-to-Head


Australia beat Nigeria 2-0 in the only previous encounter between the sides.

Australia Women Form


Australia edged the Republic of Ireland and won 1-0 in their World Cup opener. The Matildas had 63% possession, 13 shots and Stephanie Catley scored the winner after half time. 

It was Australia’s third consecutive win following victories against France and England (1-0). 

The Matildas have won 10 of their last 11 matches and scored 27 goals during this run. 

Australia Women Injuries & News


Goalkeepers: Lydia Williams, Teagan Micah, Mackenzie Arnold
Defenders: Courtney Nevin, Aivi Luik, Claire Polkinghorne, Ellie Carpenter, Charlotte Grant, Clare Hunt, Steph Catley, Alanna Kennedy
Midfielders: Tameka Yallop, Katrina Gorry, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Clare Wheeler, Alex Chidiac, Emily van Egmond
Forwards: Cortnee Vine, Mary Fowler, Hayley Raso, Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord, Kyah Simon

Forward Sam Kerr is ruled out due to a calf injury.  

Nigeria Women Form


Nigeria held Canada to a 0-0 draw in their first match of the Women’s World Cup. The Super Falcons had just one shot on target, 32% possession and Deborah Abiodun was sent off in the 98th minute.

Nigeria are unbeaten in four matches after warm up wins against New Zealand (3-0), Haiti (2-1) and Costa Rica (1-0). 

The mini-unbeaten streak followed a seven-match winless run, including six defeats.

Nigeria Women Injuries & News


Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Yewande Balogun, Tochukwu Oluehi
Defenders: Osinachi Ohale, Ashleigh Plumptre, Glory Ogbonna, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rofiat Imuran, Michelle Alozie, Onome Ebi
Midfielders: Halimatu Ayinde, Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne, Deborah Abiodun, Rasheedat Ajibade, Jennifer Echegini
Forwards: Asisat Oshoala, Uchenna Kanu, Ifeoma Onumonu, Desire Oparanozie, Esther Okoronkwo, Gift Monday, Francisca Ordega

Midfielder Deborah Abiodun is suspended following her dismissal last time out. 

Verdict

Australia broke down a stubborn Ireland side last time out and the Matildas have had some big wins recently. The co-hosts are likely to find a way past Nigeria and there is value on a solid Australia victory.

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