Friday's international friendly predictions including England vs. Australia

Japan vs. Canada (Friday, 11.35am)

In preparation for their quarter-final fixture at the CONCACAF Nations League next month, Canada head to Denka Big Swan Stadium in Niigata for a friendly with Japan on Friday.

It will be the second time in less than a year that these sides face each other in an international friendly, with the Canucks winning the previous meeting between the two, 2-1 in November 2022.

We say: Japan 3-1 Canada

Defensively, Canada have looked relatively poor of late against weaker opponents in their region, and it will not be easy containing a unit as creative as the Japanese, who are finding the back of the net at an alarming rate.

South Korea vs. Tunisia (Friday, 12.00pm)

South Korea play host to Tunisia in a friendly on Friday looking to extend their recent unbeaten streak to four matches.

Meanwhile, Tunisia make the trip to the Seoul World Cup Stadium looking to generate further momentum ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations campaign early next year.

We say: South Korea 1-0 Tunisia

With both teams having recently put together an encouraging run of form, this could prove to be an entertaining encounter. However, we have to side with the hosts, who have looked particularly strong in defence in their latest matches.

Malaysia vs. India (Friday, 2.00pm)

Battling it out in their only fixtures of October's international break, Asian rivals Malaysia and India will meet at Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Friday night in a friendly match.

The hosts have played non-competitive games exclusively since January as they prepare for World Cup qualification and the Asian Cup, whereas India come into this clash after collecting silverware in the summer.

We say: Malaysia 0-1 India

Malaysia have enjoyed a decent unbeaten run since their AFF Championship exit in January, but the visit of India on Friday night is set to be a difficult assignment.

The Blue Tigers will be targeting more silverware after their SAFF success in the summer, and we believe Chhetri and company will squeeze past their hosts in Kuala Lumpur.

Qatar vs. Iraq (Friday, 4.00pm)

Qatar will be looking to end a three-match winless streak when they square off against Iraq in a friendly on Friday.

Meanwhile, Iraq head into the fixture at the Amman International Stadium looking to build on their recent success in the King's Cup.

We say: Qatar 1-0 Iraq

While Iraq will be satisfied with their form heading into this contest, we have to expect that Qatar will showcase the better quality on Friday. With that in mind, we are predicting a hard-earned win for Queiroz's side, one which will get them back on track.

Saudi Arabia vs. Nigeria (Friday, 5.00pm)

Currently on a contrasting run of results, Saudi Arabia and Nigeria will go head-to-head in an international friendly matchup at Estadio Municipal de Portimao on Friday evening.

Saudi Arabia will be looking to avoid a seventh consecutive defeat, while their African counterparts go in search of a fourth win on the bounce.

We say: Saudi Arabia 1-3 Nigeria

The Super Eagles boast a plethora of attacking options and could potentially run riot against a Saudi defence who have struggled for clean sheets in recent months. We are backing Nigeria to come out on top at the end of the 90 minutes here.

New Zealand vs. Congo DR (Friday, 5.00pm)

New Zealand and Congo DR will both kick off their European trips on Friday, when they meet in an international friendly in Spain.

The All Whites were last in action in a friendly against Sweden in June, while their opponents lost to South Africa last month after a positive start to Africa Cup of Nations qualifying earlier this year.

We say: New Zealand 1-2 Congo DR

Even without several key men, Congo DR have plenty of quality throughout their squad, and on the back of a dominant campaign with World Cup Qualifying to build towards, we fancy them to come out on top against the All Whites in Spain.

Jordan vs. Iran (Friday, 7.00pm)

After two games without a victory, Jordan will attempt to get back on track during their upcoming international friendly against Iran on Saturday.

The visitors are enjoying a strong run of seven matches without a defeat, putting together some excellent performances since the World Cup.

We say: Jordan 0-3 Iran

Considering Jordan's recent form it is difficult to see them defeating Iran in this friendly as the visitors are enjoying a fantastic run of form.

With their attacking qualities, Team Melli should have enough to get through this particular fixture to keep that going.

England vs. Australia (Friday, 7.45pm)

Before resuming their bid to qualify for Euro 2024 as group winners, England gear up for a second friendly match on the bounce, as Australia make the trip to Wembley on Friday evening.

The Three Lions overcame Scotland 3-1 in last month's exhibition encounter, while the Socceroos played out a 2-2 draw with Mexico during their solitary September battle.

We say: England 3-0 Australia

Despite a sequence of largely negative friendly results over the past several months, Australia's dogged World Cup displays means that England cannot afford to underestimate Arnold's troops, especially if Southgate chooses to keep some big-hitters in reserve.

However, the Three Lions' strength in depth should eventually come to the fore at Wembley, where a 12th successive friendly win is on the menu for Southgate's side before the visit of the European champions.

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