Canada vs. Australia: International Friendly Soccer Odds, Prediction
Canada swept a pair of matches during last month’s international window, posting clean sheet wins
over Wales and Romania and now sport a steady 10-2-3 win-draw-loss record in 15 matches
across all competitions since last year’s Copa America. Australia arrive in Montreal rising a
six-match win streak, capped by back-to-back wins over New Zealand early last month, and
have now earned a point in 11 straight contests in all competitions.
Canada lead the way as -125 favourites to claim victory in 90 minutes. The Socceroos lag as
+333 underdogs, the odds of this contest being tied after regulation sit at +250, and the soccer odds of the total going UNDER 2.5 are pegged at -155.
Canada vs. Australia Betting Odds and Analysis
Friday night’s matchup marks the first meeting between these sides since 2013. The
Socceroos claimed a decisive 3-0 in that 2013 friendly and have surrendered just two total
goals while earning the win in three straight head-to-head clashes. Australia has also
produced stingy results during their current unbeaten streak, keeping clean sheets in three of
their recent six wins and allowing more than a single goal just once during their current 7-4-0
run. However, the Socceroos have struggled to earn points when playing opponents from
outside Asia, posting just one win in their past six overall since the 2022 World Cup. Canada
exceeded expectations with a pair of clean sheet victories in Europe last month, and have
now blanked opponents in four of their past six outings. Overall, the Reds have posted wins
by multi-goal margins in four of their past eight contests, and have seen the total go OVER
2.5 in six of their past 11 matches.
Canada
Fall-like conditions are expected at Stade Saputo for game time on Friday, with the
temperature forecast to dip to as low as six degrees Celsius over the course of the match.
That should add to the Reds’ home field advantage, which has helped the squad avoid defeat
in 11 of their past 12 contests on home turf. Once again, Canada will be led by Jonathan
David. The Juventus star has provided the spark in recent international play, potting 16 goals
in his past 33 caps, and the opening goal in three of Canada’s past four matches.
Accordingly, David should be backed at as a lucrative +380 bet on the Canada soccer player
props to open the scoring again on Friday. However, the squad will also be missing some key
personnel. Alphonso Davies remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from wrist
surgery. Right-back Alistair Johnston and center-back Moïse Bombito are also on the shelf
with injuries.
Australia
The Socceroos aim to get a rare victory outside Asia when they hit the pitch in Montreal on
Friday. Australia’s most recent victory over non-Asian opponents came at the 2022 World
Cup, where they topped Tunisia by a narrow 1-0 score. Like Canada, the Aussies sport a stout defence, but their ability to fill the net cannot be underestimated. The squad received a
boost this week, when manager Tony Popovic suggested that Mo Toure could be available for
Friday night. The Randers FC star has potted two goals and an assist over his past three
matches but is coming off a shoulder injury that could limit him on a chilly night in Montreal.
