Giants of female football face off as Australia take on Italy in the first group stage game in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 on Sunday.
Australia are the sixth-placed side in the FIFA Rankings, and they are one of the best in the world when it comes to creating pressure. The team is on a two-game losing streak and got a reality check in both of them. The current roster is still young but still has enough experience. They will be looking to start this campaign on a winning note.
Meanwhile, Italy Women are in the 15th spot in the ranking and are looking to rebuild themselves. They have been one of the best teams defensively in preparation for this World Cup, and that will their biggest strength come game day. The team has some serious power in attack as well, and it makes them one of the dark horses to win it all.
AUS-W vs ITA-W Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction:
When and where?
This match is to be played at Stade du Hainaut, Valenciennes, France. The ground has a capacity of 24,926.
Where to watch Australia Women vs Italy Women live?
The clash will take place at 4:30 PM (IST) on June 9th, 2019 and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
AUS-W vs ITA-W recent form (Last six matches)
Australia Women – L L W D W L
Italy Women – L W W L L L
AUS-W vs ITA-W Head to head
Australia Women Won – 1
Italy Women Won – 0
Drawn – 0
AUS-W vs ITA-W Team News:
Australia Women:
Italy Women:
AUS-W vs ITA-W Probable Playing 11:
(As per the last match)
Australia Women–
Williams (GK), Carpenter, Polkinhome, Kennedy, Catley, van Egmond, Glielnik/Raso, Kellond-Knight, Foord, Logarzo, Kerr
Italy Women–
Giuliani (GK), Bergamaschi, Gama, Linari, Guagni, Cernoia, Galli, Giugliano, Bonanesa, Girelli, Sabatino
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AUS-W vs ITA-W Fantasy Football Picks-
Australia Women:
The Striker and captain will be given the chance to showcase why she is the ideal person to lead the lineup.
Goals: 6; Assists: 1
She is the forward for the side, and has been consistent for the last few months in terms of the national side.
Goals: 3; Assists: 1
X-Factor Star: Emily van Egmond is only 25 years old and has already played 87 games, and is unbelievably experienced to play at the highest level.
Italy Women:
The Juventus striker has been I fine form for a while, and she will be looking to lay down the marker in this tournament.
Goals: 13; Assists: 1
She is one of the best players in the team, and her output is unbelievable for a winger in front of the goal.
Goals: 15; Assists: 3
X-Factor Star: Valentina Cernoia is also a winger for the side but she is more of a traditional one to her counterpart in Barbara.
Match Prediction Australia Women vs Italy Women –
Neither side has an advantage in this game and we see it being a scored draw.
AUS-W vs ITA-W Dream11 Team Predictions-
The upcoming two teams are based on the aforementioned Fantasy Football Picks and X-Factor Star.
Team 1:
Team 2: