Qatar vs Australia Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 13 November 2026
๐ Qatar host Australia in a friendly that will be the teamsโ first meeting in many years. The hosts come into the match with two wins and two draws from their last five games, while Australia have gone five matches without a win. Australia have a higher FIFA ranking, but their November squad differs considerably from the one they fielded in the autumn. The visitors have seven potential debutants, and another change had to be made before the training camp began for medical reasons. Qatar could benefit from their greater familiarity with one another and home advantage.
Head-to-head record
๐ In 2009, the national teams drew 0-0 in a 2010 World Cup qualifier.
Head-to-head statistics Qatar - Australia
Qatar: home advantage and a strong attacking line-up
In their last five matches, Julen Lopeteguiโs team have recorded two wins, two draws and one defeat. After losing 3-1 to Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup, Qatar beat Bahrain 2-0 and Yemen 1-0, then drew 1-1 with the UAE and 0-0 with Saudi Arabia. Qatar conceded just one goal in those four matches against Asian opponents. This confirms that they have become more reliable without the ball, although their problems against stronger opposition have not disappeared entirely.
Lopetegui has called up 28 players for the November international break. The hosts have Akram Afif, Almoez Ali, Hassan Al-Haydos and Edmilson Junior in attack. This experienced group can create chances through combinations in the centre and individual play on the flanks. Qatar will play both November matches at home, first against Australia and then against South Korea. The coaching staff will therefore have an opportunity to assess the team against two strong opponents ahead of their next international commitments.
Match Results: Qatar
Australia: squad overhaul and winless run
Australia have not won in their last five matches. After being knocked out by Egypt in the World Cup round of 32 (1-1, 2-4 on penalties), they played two friendlies against Brazil: first a draw (1-1), then a 2-4 defeat four days later. Although Australia conceded five goals to the five-time world champions across those two matches, it is notable that they scored three themselves.
Tony Popovicโs November squad has changed considerably since September. It includes eight new players; seven could make their senior international debuts, while three have received their first call-ups. Notable names include Nestory Irankunda, Riley McGree, Harry Souttar, Daniel Arzani and brothers Tete and Kusini Yengi. This squad gives the coach a chance to assess promising players, but it also makes the teamโs cohesion less certain.
Match Results: Australia
Latest news
Qatar
๐ There are no confirmed significant absences in Qatar's published squad.
Australia
โ Before the start of the training camp, Australia lost Aiden O'Neill: the midfielder was withdrawn from the squad for medical reasons. Mohamed Toure was also left out of the squad as the forward recovers from a shoulder injury.
๐จ Yellow cards prediction
Australia will look to control the game and prevent Qatar from building up attacks freely. The hosts will probably try to respond with active pressing and quick attacks. There could be plenty of challenges in midfield, but the matchโs friendly status does not in itself suggest a high number of cards. A cautious pick is Total Yellow Cards - Under 3.5.
โฝ Goals prediction
Qatarโs last four matches have all finished with fewer than 3.5 goals. Only one of Australiaโs last eight matches has produced more than three goals - a 2-4 defeat to Brazil. Meanwhile, the visitorsโ revamped squad may struggle to combine in attack, while the hosts have defended fairly reliably against Asian teams in recent matches. Goals from both sides cannot be ruled out, but there is little to suggest a high-scoring match with four or more goals. Total Goals - Under 3 looks like a cautious and preferable option. Odds - 1.36*.
๐ฉ Corners prediction
Australia traditionally attack down the flanks and may turn possession into crosses into the box more often. Qatar can respond through the pace of their wingers, but are unlikely to dominate play consistently against the more highly rated opponents. In this scenario, the total number of corners could be moderate. I suggest backing Total Corners - Under 10.5.
*Odds are indicative and may vary depending on the bookmaker.
โญ Editor's Pick
Australia are ranked above Qatar in the FIFA rankings and have the better overall head-to-head record, but those factors do not guarantee success for the visitors. Popovic's November squad has undergone significant changes, and the winless run shows that the team have yet to find consistency. Qatar have a well-coordinated attacking unit and have defended fairly reliably in recent matches. Therefore, a cautious game with few goals is the most logical expectation. My final bet: Australia Team Total Goals - Under 1.5. Correct score prediction: 1-1.
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