Despite being without many of their big-hitters, including Harr Kewell, Mark Schwarzer and Tim Cahill, the largely A-League Australian side is still expected to triumph.

TAB Sportsbet have the Socceroos priced at $1.90 for victory. Kuwait are priced at $3.85 with the draw at $3.30.

Optimists predicting a narrow success for Australia can get $7 on a 1-0 triumph for Verbeek's men. Those expecting the green and gold to go goal crazy are offered $41 on a 4-0 away success.

Pessimists and Kuwait supporters can get $9 on a 1-0 home win. A more convincing victory sees 3-0 on offer at $51.

The Socceroos have played out several goalless draws on the road in the last couple of years and a 0-0 draw is on offer at $8.

Centrebet have Australia priced at $1.81. Kuwait are $4.35 with the draw on offer at $3.30. SportingBet have the Socceroos at $1.80, Kuwait are $4.35 with the draw $3.35.