When do the Matildas play England? Which team is favourite? And which big stars are out? All your World Cup questions answered Clash is biggest match in the history of Australian soccer Pits world No.4 Lionesses against world No.10 Matildas WATCH: 'It's All Kicking Off' - Episode 1 - Mail Sport's brand new football show By Shayne Bugden For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:52, 16 August 2023 | Updated: 06:52, 16 August 2023 e-mail View comments The Matildas are preparing to play the biggest game in the history of Australian soccer when they take on England in the World Cup semifinal with the whole country supporting them. The Lionnesses shape to be their sternest test of the tournament so far thanks to their star-studded line-up and world No.4 ranking, with the Aussies rated the 10th-best team on the planet. So when and where can you catch the clash that's sure to stop the nation? Which team are the bookies backing to win? And what are the latest ins and outs for the sides? Daily Mail Australia has got you covered... Will Sam Kerr finally start a match at this World Cup or will the superstar striker be sitting on the bench when it all kicks off? It's the biggest question facing the Matildas before the semi Your browser does not support iframes. When and where is the match? Kickoff is scheduled for 8pm AEST on Wednesday night, with the action taking place at Stadium Australia in Sydney, which was known as Accor Stadium before FIFA had the name changed for the duration of the tournament. How can I watch it? The match will be screen free to air on Channel Seven, with the broadcaster's coverage beginning at 7pm. Viewers can also catch it on the broadcaster's streaming service, 7Plus. Subscribers can also watch the game on Optus Sport from 7pm. Where can I watch it? If you're keen to see the match accompanied by other Matildas fans to soak up the World Cup atmosphere, you've been well catered for. Many extra live sites have been added right across the country, from Western Sydney Stadium and the Sydney Football Stadium in NSW, to AAMI Park in Melbourne, Festival Plaza in Adelaide and Forrest Place in Perth. A more detailed list of options is available right here . More live sites have been created for Aussies who want to experience the England game with lashings of atmoshpere Which team are the bookies backing? The Lionesses are the 'strong favourites', according to bookmaking site Bet Right , which has England paying $2.35 for the win and the Aussies bringing a return of $3.50. Despite the fact both teams have had a knockout match go to penalties at this World Cup, only 10 per cent of Bet Right's punters are backing a draw at the end of regulation time. And when it comes to anytime goal scorers, the money is with Sam Kerr, Hayley Raso and Mary Fowler for the home side, with Alessia Russo, Georgia Stanway and Bethany England favoured for the visitors. 'Throughout the tournament, England manager Sarina Wiegman has guided her side to a +0.97 expected goal differential per 90 minutes,' explained Bet Right CEO Anthony Waller. The Matildas (pictured celebrating Cortnee Vine's winning penalty vs France) aren't the bookmakers' pick to win through to the World Cup final 'Australia, on the other hand, has fairly inferior metrics as their expected goal differential per 90 minutes is +0.77, leaving England deserving favourites. 'While that's well and good for anyone who's obsessed with stats, the Australian public doesn't care - and nor do we. 'We've got Bet Right's exclusive Price Watch on Australia to make the final against Spain, to beat England in regulation time and for the great Caitlin Foord to be anytime goal scorer. 'Bet Right paid out a motza when the girls beat France and we'll be happy to do it again.' Team news you need to know The Lionesses will be missing the star many regard as one of their best players, Lauren James, who remains suspended for stamping on the back of an opponent in their round-of-16 clash against Nigeria. England will still have a long list of top players who can give the Aussies nightmares, from gun goalkeeper Mary Earps to defender Millie Bright and midfielder Stanway. Wiegman could also opt to go with Jordan Nobbs over Ella Toone after the latter failed to make her mark in the quarterfinal win over Colombia. The absence of goal-scoring genius Lauren James (pictured) is a huge boost for the Aussies, with the Chelsea star suspended for stamping on an opponent's back The big question for the Matildas, as it has been for weeks, revolves around Sam Kerr and whether she'll start the match or come in off the bench. Coach Tony Gustavsson has been cagey about whether the superstar striker will be on the field from the kickoff, but he has given a hint about the team's make up when he referred to the importance of 'chemistry' to win a World Cup. Many experts have taken that as a sign he wants to go with a line-up that's unchanged from the win over France last Saturday. Gustavsson has used the same core players more than just about any other manager at the tournament and hasn't given his substitutes much action compared to England, leading to concerns about how fresh the Aussies are and whether they'll fade late in the contest. Share or comment on this article: When do the Matildas play England? Which team is favourite? And which big stars are out? All your World Cup questions answered e-mail Add comment Comments 0 Share what you think No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. 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