Thursday's International Friendlies predictions including Australia vs. New Zealand

By Matt Law, Football Editor | 22 September 2022

Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's International Friendlies fixtures, including Australia vs. New Zealand.

Australia vs. New Zealand (Thursday, 11.00am)

Australia coach Graham Arnold on March 29, 2022 © Reuters

Australia and New Zealand will do battle in the first of back-to-back International Friendlies in Brisbane on Thursday.

The hosts are gearing up for the beginning of the World Cup in November, while their opponents fell at the last hurdle in their bid to reach the Qatar tournament.

We say: Australia 3-1 New Zealand

New Zealand have the ability to cause their opponents problems, but the Socceroos have the stronger squad all round and should have enough to pick up the win on home soil.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.

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Venezuela vs. Iceland (Thursday, 5.00pm)

Venezuela coach Jose Pekerman before the match on March 29, 2022 © Reuters

Venezuela and Iceland will do battle for the first time in history in an International Friendly in Austria on Thursday.

The two nations both face stretches without competitive action, having failed to qualify for the upcoming World Cup.

We say: Venezuela 1-1 Iceland

While Venezuela may have slightly more star power in their ranks, Iceland have proven themselves to be tough to beat in recent years with a tight-knit squad, and we anticipate a low-scoring draw in Austria as a result.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.

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