Co-hosts Australia will kick off Group B action at the Stadium Australia on Thursday at 10:00 GMT. The hosts will look to make a winning start as they host one of the most momentous Women’s World Cup in recent memory.
Key Highlights
Led by the star striker Sam Kerr, Australia will look to entertain the passionate home support and get off to a winning start against Ireland on Thursday. The manager Tony Gustafsson will look to get her charges in the right frame of mind to allow them to handle the pressure of expectations ahead of the big kickoff. Australia will know they have the quality to win the match on Thursday and navigate one of the tougher groups at the tournament.
Ireland will look to avoid being steamrolled in the opening match against the home side Australia on Thursday. The manager, Vera Pauw will look to get her side ready tactically and emotionally for the match on Thursday. Managing the crowd will be an important part of the match, keeping them quiet. This will help them to build up momentum and tame the rampant Australian side.
Bet hereInjury Report
Neither camp has reported injury problems ahead of their clash on Thursday.
Prediction
Australia will win the match and build an advantage in Group B ahead of the rest of the clashes.
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