Paraguay must win after a heavy loss; Australia are organized and combative. An even, physical clash.
Paraguay need a response after the 4-1 loss, which should make them more aggressive. Australia are solid and can punish an open game.
Both teams desperately need to get back on track in the group, leading to a physical clash with very little space afforded.
Evenly matched Paraguay vs Australia; draw the likeliest outcome.
Paraguay, hurt by the heavy defeat, will try to recover, but Australia has the physique to neutralize them and force a draw.
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| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 6 | |
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 | |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 |