The Matildas will continue their preparations for the 2023 Women's World Cup with a friendly against Scotland in London on Friday.
Australia have only played three games so far this year as they build for the FIFA tournament on home soil.
Tony Gustavsson's side are currently on a seven-game winning streak having beaten the likes of Spain and Sweden in recent months.
The Matildas will be confident of extending that run against a Scotland side that failed to qualify for the Women's World Cup but does contain a number of quality players including Real Madrid midfielder Caroline Weir.
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What time is Matildas vs Scotland?
The Matildas will play Scotland on Friday, April 7 at the Cherry Red Records Stadium in London.
Kick off is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. local time (10:15 p.m. AEST).
Here's how that time translates across Australia.
| AEST | ACST | AWST |
| 10:15 p.m. | 9:45 p.m. | 8:15 p.m. |
Nothing like the first day of camp vibes 🏕
— CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) April 3, 2023
🇦🇺 v 🏴 7.04.23 - 10.15pm AEST
🏴 v 🇦🇺 12.04.23 - 4:45am AEST
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Matildas vs Scotland live stream, TV channel
This game will be televised live and free across Australia on Channel 10.
Live streams will also be available via 10 Play and Paramount+.
Matildas vs Scotland lineups
Australia will be without Steph Catley, Emily Gielnik, Chloe Logarzo, Elise Kellond-Knight and Kyah Simon, all missing through injury.
Alanna Kennedy and Caitlin Foord were also late withdrawals after picking up recent knocks with Amy Sayer and Matilda McNamara named in their place.
In better news, Ellie Carpenter and Holly McNamara both return to the Matildas squad after recovering from ACL injuries.
Australia predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Williams (GK) — Carpenter, Hunt, Polkinghorne, Nevin — Gorry, Van Egmond — Vine, Fowler, Raso — Kerr
Scotland are also without a few key players in the form of the injured Erin Cuthbert and Christie Murray.
In their place, the likes of Caroline Weir and Martha Thomas will be hoping to step up.
Coach Pedro Martínez Losa has included 17-year-old Emma Watson in the squad as the Rangers youngster looks to make an early debut.
Scotland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Gibson (GK) — Smith, Clark, Howard, Docherty — Kerr, Cornet — Brown, Weir, Emslie — Thomas
Gutted I’ll be missing these international friendlies but I’m happy I’ll be able to be in the stands supporting my girls 💚💛 https://t.co/4dG3SKiE7D
— Caitlin Foord (@CaitlinFoord) April 4, 2023
Matildas vs Scotland prediction, odds
Two teams in contrasting form and facing very different years, it's hard to see Australia not winning this one comfortably as they build towards the Women's World Cup.
Gustavsson will want his team to continue gaining confidence ahead of the tournament and won't be taking this match lightly.
On paper, the Matildas boast a stronger and more experienced squad that should prove too much for Scotland to handle.
Prediction: Australia to win 3-1
| Neds | |
| AUS win | 2.20 |
| Draw | 3.30 |
| SCO win | 2.80 |
| Over/Under 2.5 goals | 1.68/2.10 |
| Boths teams to score | 1.53/2.35 |
*All odds correct as of April 6, 2023
