ENG vs AUS Match Prediction, Preview, Team News & Expert Analysis - 45th Match
By Akshay Thakur - Fri, Aug 28, 2026Last Updated on Aug 28, 2026 07:18 AM
England vs Australia Hockey Match Previews
FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026
ENG vs AUS Match Previews, Probable Playing 11, Hockey Match Live Score and Pitch Report
ENG vs AUS Match Prediction, FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026, England vs Australia Match Preview, Probable Playing 11, Match winning Tips, Live Match Score, Pitch Report, Injury & Updates.
ENG vs AUS (England vs Australia) Match Details
| Match | England vs Australia (ENG vs AUS) |
| League | FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 |
| Date | Friday, 28th August 2026 |
| Time | 06:30 PM (IST) - 01:00 PM (GMT) |
ENG vs AUS Venue: Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen
ENG vs AUS Weather Report: The weather will be clean and there are no chances of rain.
ENG vs AUS (England vs Australia) Playing 11
England vs Australia (ENG vs AUS) Match Preview
ENG vs AUS Match Preview: England is set to take on Australia in FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 06:30 PM IST.
Englands story in this World Cup will always be one of what ifs. Ranked third in the world at the start of the tournament, Zak Joness team made a brilliant beginning, securing three consecutive wins in the first round by defeating Pakistan, India, and Wales. However, things took a turn for the worse in the second round as their performance dipped at the most crucial moment. England managed to secure only a single point against strong teams like Argentina and the Netherlands, resulting in their elimination from the tournament.
Australia also topped their pool in the first round, but the four points earned in the second round proved insufficient, as Spain edged past the Kookaburras (the Australian team) on goal difference. Although the two teams are evenly matched, England possesses a more potent attack and their players appear individually superior; given this, they are expected to defeat Australia.
England (ENG) Team Updates
- Rohan Bhuhi and Alex Chihota will take care Mid-Fielder for England team
Australia (AUS) Team Updates
- Tom Wickham and Flynn Ogilvie will take care Mid-Fielder for Australia team
England vs Australia (ENG vs AUS) Hockey Match Prediction, Team and Tips
ENG vs AUS Match Prediction: Australia looks in good form in recent matches, They are the favorites to win the match.
ENG vs AUS FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 Match Expert Advice: James Mazarelo will be a top multiplier choice for the small leagues. Sam Ward will be a decent choice for the captaincy in the grand leagues.
ENG vs AUS Head to Head
ENG vs AUS Head to Head Records: England vs Australia have faced each other in 12 matches in . Out of these 12 games, England have won 10 whereas Australia have won 2 Matches.
| Match Played | 12 |
| ENG Won | 10 |
| AUS Won | 2 |
| Tie/NR | 0 |
Live Telecast
The match will be live telecast on Star Sports.
POINTS TABLE - FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | GD | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | |||||||||
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +12 | 9 | WWW |
| 2 | Argentina | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 6 | WLW |
| 3 | New Zealand | NR | |||||||
| 4 | Japan | NR | |||||||
| B | |||||||||
| 1 | Germany | NR | |||||||
| 2 | Belgium | NR | |||||||
| 3 | France | NR | |||||||
| 4 | Malaysia | NR | |||||||
| C | |||||||||
| 1 | Spain | NR | |||||||
| 2 | Australia | NR | |||||||
| 3 | South Africa | NR | |||||||
| 4 | Ireland | NR | |||||||
| D | |||||||||
| 1 | India | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 6 | WLW |
| 2 | England | NR | |||||||
| 3 | Pakistan | NR | |||||||
| 4 | Wales | NR | |||||||
| M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result | |||||||||
Full Schedule: FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 Schedule
Recent Forms:
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ENG vs AUS Team Analysis & Player Performance
- In Goal Keeping, both are good. However James Mazarelo will be the better option.
ENG vs AUS Winning Prediction
- Australia team has the upper hand over England team. So try to pick more players from Australia
ENG vs AUS Small League Must Picks:
ENG - James Mazarelo [161 points], Sam Ward [158 points]AUS - Blake Govers [410 points], Aran Zalewski [247 points]
ENG vs AUS Grand League Risky Picks:
ENG - Jonny Sturch Hibbitt [0 points], Alex Chihota [0 points]AUS - Johan Durst [0 points], Jake Harvie [0 points]
England (ENG) Key Players
- Timothy Nurse [PTs: 73, CR: 8.0]
- James Gall [PTs: 83, CR: 7.5]
- James Albery [PTs: 122, CR: 8.5]
- Phil Roper [PTs: 136, CR: 8.0]
- Sam Ward [PTs: 158, CR: 9.0]
Australia (AUS) Key Players
- Jake Whetton [PTs: 153, CR: 9.0]
- Nathan Ephraums [PTs: 174, CR: 8.5]
- Tom Craig [PTs: 188, CR: 8.5]
- Jeremy Hayward [PTs: 211, CR: 9.0]
- Tim Brand [PTs: 230, CR: 9.5]
- Aran Zalewski [PTs: 247, CR: 9.0]
ENG vs AUS Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
- James Albery [PTs: 122, CR: 8.5]
- Phil Roper [PTs: 136, CR: 8.0]
- Sam Ward [PTs: 158, CR: 9.0]
- Tom Craig [PTs: 188, CR: 8.5]
- Jeremy Hayward [PTs: 211, CR: 9.0]
- Aran Zalewski [PTs: 247, CR: 9.0]
ENG vs AUS Injury / Unavailability
England Hockey Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
Australia Hockey Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
ENG vs AUS Live Stream
ENG vs AUS match will be live telecast on ESPN, JioHotstar.
ENG vs AUS Hockey Match Highlights
You can watch ENG vs AUS match Live Streaming and highlights on ESPN, JioHotstar
ENG vs AUS match prediction video in Hindi will be posted soon
England vs Australia (ENG vs AUS) Squads
England (ENG) Squad: Will Calnan, Sam Ward, Liam Sanford, Oliver Payne(GK), Phil Roper, James Gall, Stuart Rushmere, James Mazarelo(GK), James Albery, Jack Turner, Nick Park, Taylor Samuel, Timothy Nurse, Matthew Ramshaw, Conor Williamson, Rohan Bhuhi, Henry Croft, Ben Fox, Ellis Robson, Samuel Hooper, Alex Chihota, Rory Penrose, Jacob Payton, Jonny Sturch Hibbitt
Australia (AUS) Squad: Tom Craig, Tom Wickham, Blake Govers, Nathan Ephraums, Matt Dawson, Jake Harvie, Eddie Ockenden, Jeremy Hayward, Joshua Beltz, Andrew Charter(GK), Flynn Ogilvie, Jake Whetton, Aran Zalewski, Lachlan Sharp, Johan Durst(GK), Tim Howard, Tim Brand, Corey Weyer, Ky Willott
DISCLAIMER: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q-1, What is the Match prediction for today's ENG vs AUS match?
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Q-6, Are there any injury updates for ENG vs AUS today?
A-6, There are no major injury updates at the moment for ENG vs AUS, but we will update the app and website as soon as new news arrives.
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