Denmark vs Australia: World Cup 2018 prediction, kick-off time, team news and line-ups, head to head

World Cup 2018 Denmark vs Australia: World Cup 2018 prediction, kick-off time, team news and line-ups, head to head.

Denmark vs Australia | World Cup 2018, Group C | Thursday, June 21 | Samara Arena

Denmark can take a giant step towards the last 16 of the World Cup if they can get a result against Australia in the second round of Group C matches on Thursday.

World Cup 2018 Denmark vs Australia. The Danes beat Peru 1-0 in their opening match, and France's 2-1 win over Australia puts clear daylight between the top two and bottom pair in the table.

Denmark vs Australia World Cup 2018. The Socceroos may feel aggrieved at the manner of their defeat to France - with a VAR penalty decision playing a massive part - and they must realistically get three points here to keep themselves in with a shot of reaching the knockout stages.

Start time Denmark vs Australia

Denmark face Australia at Samara Arena in Thursday, with kick-off scheduled for 1pm BST.

Head to head Denmark vs Australia

The two nations have faced each other in three friendlies, with Denmark winning twice and losing once.

The last meeting saw Denmark win 2-0 in Copenhagen back in 2012.

Team news Denmark vs Australia

Denmark will be without midfielder William Kvist, who sustained suspected fractured ribs in the first half against Peru. He will likely be replaced by Ajax's Lasse Schone.

World Cup 2018 Denmark vs Australia. Australia coach Bert van Marwijk may be tempted to turn to veteran Tim Cahill, looking to score at his fourth World Cup, or Daniel Arzani, the youngest player at the tournament, for further attacking options.

Predicted starting line-ups Denmark vs Australia

Denmark XI: Schmeichel, Dalsgaard, Kjaer, Christensen, Larsen, Schone, Eriksen, Delaney, Poulsen, Nicolai Jorgensen, Sisto.

Australia XI: Ryan, Risdon, Milligan, Sainsbury, Behich, Leckie, Jedinak, Rogic, Mooy, Kruse, Cahill.

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