Australia vs. Syria prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for Asian Cup 2024 group match

In command of Group B, Australia eyes confirmation of an Asian Cup knockout stage spot as they meet Syria for their second match of this year's continental championship.

Australia topped India 2-0 in their opening match, leaving them well-positioned to secure a place in the Round of 16 in this game. A win would put Australia in a mathematically unassailable position. Should such a victory be coupled with Uzbekistan dropping points against India, it would leave the Socceroos as group winners with a match remaining.

Despite collecting three points from that initial contest, however, concerns remain for the Socceroos in the attacking department. They had a massive 28 shots against India but managed to put just six on target and created just two official "big chances" with that haul. They ultimately created very little danger and faced a nervy prospect with the game scoreless at halftime.

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In turn, Syria will present a tougher test than India did for Australia. The Qasioun Eagles played to a scoreless draw with Uzbekistan in their opener, locking down their higher-ranked opponent who were toothless without star striker Eldor Shomurodov. They have played Australia to tight results in the past, with the Socceroos winning the last two meetings by one goal each following a 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw back in October.

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Australia is capable of the occasional goal-scoring flurry, but they largely focus their approach on managing games across the 90 minutes of play, regardless of opponent. That was the case against India, where they maintained a huge possessional advantage and peppered the opponent's goal until they found a