To see the fans in Brisbane...

Many fans au.fourfourtwo.com spoke with said the Socceroos would win by three goals. "4-1 is my tip," said one Roo fan from Cairns. "3-0 to the Socceroos," said another green and gold fan.

"It's hard to get time off work so I arrived today from Newcastle and go back tomorrow. It's a great place Brisbane," added another fan.

A number of Adelaide United fans were also in town to see the game and stay on for Friday night's A-League clash between the Reds and Roar at the same venue.

"There's about 300 of us who've come over," said one Adelaide fan. "I love 442 - I'm always on your forum," added the Reds fan and Cassio lookalike.

Many of the green and gold fans are beginning to pack the pubs around the city before tonight's big game.

With weather holding for tonight, officials are expecting a crowd of around 45,000 at Suncorp tonight as excitement builds ahead of the match.

To see the fans in Brisbane...