USATSI
Tunisia look to record a rare victory when they take on Australia in a Group D match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Saturday. The Tunisians battled Denmark to a 0-0 draw in their opening contest on Tuesday but have won only two of their 16 all-time games in the tournament. Australia hasn’t done any better, posting just two victories in 17 World Cup matches. The Australians’ sixth appearance in the competition began with a 4-1 loss to defending champion France on Tuesday.
Kickoff at Al-Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar is set for 5 a.m. ET. The Tunisians are +121 favorites (risk $100 to win $121) in the latest Tunisia vs. Australia odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the Australians are +250 underdogs. A draw is priced at +210 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Australia vs. Tunisia picks, be sure to check out the 2022 FIFA World Cup predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine simulation model evaluates a team’s offensive and defensive capabilities based on the game situation. Then, it assigns a grade using an expected payout-to-probability ratio. The model was accurate on 56% of all picks during the Champions League group stage and returned more than $1,000 to $100 bettors on its A+ picks. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has analyzed Tunisia vs. Australia from every angle and locked in its 2022 World Cup picks. You can head to SportsLine to see the World Cup 2022 picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Australia vs. Tunisia:
Tunisia vs. Australia spread: Tunisia -0.5 (+115)Tunisia vs. Australia over/under: 2.5 goalsTunisia vs. Australia money line: Tunisia +121, Australia +250, Draw +210TUN: The Tunisians have scored only two goals in their last three matchesAUS: The Australians won five straight games prior to their World Cup openerTunisia vs. Australia picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Tunisia
The Tunisians have struggled to score of late, but they also have been downright stingy on defense. Tunisia has allowed a total of six goals over their last 11 matches across all competitions, with five of the goals coming in a loss to Brazil in a friendly. After watching his team get shut out in its opener, manager Jalel Kadri may want to consider inserting Wahbi Khazri into the lineup against Australia.
Khazri did not appear in Tuesday’s match but led Tunisia during World Cup qualifying with three goals in six contests. The 31-year-old forward is second on the country’s all-time scoring list with 24 goalsin 71 international matches. Midfielder Ellyes Skhiri also is capable of providing offense as he scored twice during qualifying play.
Why you should back Australia
The Australians got off to a good start in their opener before France took control of the match. Craig Goodwin put some fear in the defending champions as he scored in the ninth minute to give Australia a 1-0 lead. The 30-year-old forward has been a solid contributor for Adelaide United of the A-League Men this season, recording three goals and four assists in six contests.
Australia will look for 24-year-old defender Harry Souttar and striker Mitchell Duke to provide some offense against the Tunisians. Souttar scored six goals for the Aussies during World Cup qualifying, while the 31-year-old Duke tallied five times. Striker Jamie Maclaren was not on the pitch against France but could join the lineup Saturday as he led the Australians with seven goals in 10 matches during qualifying play.
How to make Australia vs. Tunisia picks
The model has taken an in-depth look at the Australia vs. Tunisia match from every angle and is leaning Over on the total. It also has a pick on one side that has all the value. You can only get the picks at SportsLine.
Where does all the betting value lie for the Tunisia vs. Australia matchup on Saturday? And which side has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side to back in the Australia vs. Tunisia match on Saturday, all from the model that hit 56% of its Champions League picks, and find out.