The hosts drew 1-1 against Saudi Arabia on September 5 in a match in which they had just 34% possession and were forced to defend for large periods.

Despite Saudi Arabia producing 18 shots, only four were on target, and they created just two big chances.

Indonesia had eight shots and two attempts on target, though manager Shin Tae-Yong will be concerned that his team failed to generate any big chances of their own.

The draw means that Shin's side have lost just once in their last six AFC World Cup qualifying matches, winning three times and drawing twice.

However, Indonesia's home form is concerning, especially as they have won just twice, drawn once and lost five times in their last eight home games.

Harry Souttar of Australia during his side's FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Bahrain on September 5, 2024

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Opponents Australia come into the clash having suffered a shock defeat against Bahrain, who are 80th in FIFA's rankings of national teams, 56 places lower than Australia.

The Socceroos had 71% possession and limited Bahrain to just one shot on target, but they lost due to Harry Souttar's 89th-minute own goal.

Boss Graham Arnold could point to the fact his side were reduced to 10 players when Kusini Yengi was sent off in the 77th minute, but this does not excuse his team's inability to make the most of their dominance.

In fairness to Arnold, prior to his side's loss last time out, they had won the previous four games and scored 14 goals without conceding.

Australia have only lost two of their last 14 matches, winning 11 times and drawing once in these fixtures.

The Socceroos' away record is also impressive considering they have won their last five games on the road and have kept five clean sheets in the process.