Saturday’s early kickoff will see Tunisia go head-to-head with Australia in the second group D encounter at the Al- Janoub Stadium.
An important match in Group D sees two group-stage underdogs Tunisia and Australia meet in what could essentially be seen as an elimination game for both sides.
The Socceroos are in desperate need of a positive result against Tunisia. Their opening 4-1 loss to France, coupled with the draw between today’s opponents and Denmark, means Graham Arnold’s men must get some points on the board.
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Tunisia is competing in the finals of the World Cup for the sixth time in their history, and they are looking to reach the knockout round of the competition for the first ttime
The African nation failed to win a group game during the 1998, 2002 and 2006 competitions but managed to put a victory on the board last time out in Russia, and they have made a positive start to this tournament, holding a talented Denmark outfit to a goalless draw in their section opener.
Kickoff Time: 5:00 am ET / 10:00 pm GMT / 9:00 pm AEDT
Venue: Al Janoub Stadium
Team news
Tunisia has not reported any injury concerns from their competition opener with Denmark, so the bulk of the XI that started that match should again take to the field.
As for Australia, head coach Arnold is expected to resist the temptation to shuffle his pack following the defeat to France, as there were positives from the clash with the Blues.
Tunisia predicted lineup
Dahmen; Bronn, Meriah, Talbi; Drager, Skhiri, Laidouni, Abdi; Khazri, Jebali, Msakni
Australia predicted lineup
Ryan; Atkinson, Souttar, Rowles, Behich; Mooy; Leckie, Irvine, McGree, Goodwin; Duke
