Australia and Denmark clash in 2022 FIFA World Cup Group D action at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah on Wednesday. The French are through, leaving just one Round of 16 place up for grabs in the group.
The Aussies are in pole position to take second after their hard-fought win over Tunisia last time out. However, the Danes will sneak into the knockouts if they win and the Tunisians fail to beat the French.
In this in-depth World Cup betting preview, check out our Australia vs Denmark score prediction along with the latest odds and prices.
Matchup Preview
There is a lot to play for in this final Group D matchup. Effectively, the winners of this will join France in the last 16.
A point will be enough for Australia if the French pick up a positive result against bottom side Tunisia.
Denmark have been poor so far in Qatar, but they can still reach the knockout stages of the competition.
The Denmark standings make nervy reading for their fans, as their nation sit third with just one point to their name heading into matchday three. Read on for our Qatar 2022 predictions and picks.
Australia vs. Denmark Odds Breakdown
Looking at the latest Australia World Cup odds, the Socceroos head into this crunch match as the second favorites with the bookies. In fact, some bookmakers are pricing the Australia win at the big odds of +600.
Denmark have been nowhere near their best in Qatar so far, but the Red and Whites are still in with a real shout of making it to the last 16 of the World Cup for a fifth time in their history.
They are the favorites here at -200, and the draw is priced at +320.
Australia vs. Denmark Betting Preview
Australia
Australia are participating in their fifth successive World Cup. They reached the Round of 16 in Germany in 2006 but have been knocked out in the group stage in each of the following three.
If they get the win in their final group game on their World Cup schedule, the Aussies will be in the last 16 once again.
The Socceroos made a blistering start against France in their opening game of the 2022 World Cup, taking the lead against the world champions after just nine minutes.
France’s Form
However, the French showed their class after that, with:
- Olivier Giroud (2)
- Adrien Rabiot
- Kylian Mbappe
Netting in a 4-1 France win. Australia dusted themselves and picked up a vital three points in their next game.
It was always going to be a tight and tense fixture against Tunisia, and the Group D matchup in Al Wakrah turned out that way.
Duke’s Goal
Mitchell Duke’s goal in the 23rd minute was enough to give the Aussies a narrow 1-0 win.
Australia’s task is simple; if Graham Arnold’s men beat Denmark, they will guarantee their position in the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup.
They have a poor record against European sides at the World Cup, losing eight of 11 and failing to keep a clean sheet. However, they drew with the Danes in the group stage of the 2018 tournament in Russia.
Can Australia defy the odds and secure a place in the next round? Our Australia vs Denmark score prediction and pick is below.
Denmark
Denmark were tipped by many to go far in Qatar, but Kasper Hjulmand’s men have left themselves with plenty of work to do in their final group game.
If France stop Tunisia from winning, victory for the Danes will see them through to the last 16.
Denmark’s Poor Form
Denmark have been poor up until now. They were odds-on to beat the Tunisians at Education City Stadium in game one, but they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw in Al Rayyan.
To their credit, Denmark performed much better in their second group game of the competition, almost snatching a point away from France.
However, Kylian Mbappe was the hero, scoring both goals in a 2-1 win for the world champions in the Qatari capital.
Facing a Huge Game
Denmark head into this huge game having failed to win any of their last five World Cup matches, including the two games in Qatar.
Their last World Cup victory was against Peru on matchday one in Russia four years back.
The Danes have a good record of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup, doing so in 1986, 1998, 2002, and 2018.
In fact, only once have they been eliminated in the group stage (2010). Hjulmand and his Danish boys will be desperate for all three points from this one.
Australia vs. Denmark Pick and Prediction
Australia are looking to book their place in the knockout stages of a World Cup for only a second time in six finals. However, they have struggled for wins on the grandest stage, picking up just three victories from 18 World Cup matches.
With Tunisia facing France, a point is likely to be enough for the Socceroos. They drew 1-1 with Denmark at the last World Cup.
France were also in the group in Russia, with Les Bleus taking first place, and Denmark following them into the last 16 as runners-up.
Who to Bet On?
Australia will no doubt be tough opponents for the Danes, but we can see Denmark edging a tight game at Al Janoub Stadium.
Our Australia vs Denmark score prediction is a 2-1 Danish win at +850. Also, take a punt on Denmark to win and both teams to score at +260.
Final Score Prediction: Australia 1-2 Denmark (+850)
Pick: Denmark to Win and Both Teams to Score (+260)
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