Confidence is a huge thing in football and that’s why we should expect the Black Stars to land another victory at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg. Ghana played very well against Serbia, with the African team controlling the match and getting their rewards when Asamoah Gyan slotted home a late penalty.

They don’t appear to be missing Michael Essien too much and we shouldn’t forget that the team reached the final of the African Nations Cup without the midfielder. The central defensive partnership of John Mensah and Isaac Vorsah are solid and the driving runs of Kevin Prince-Boateng and Prince Tagoe should help them earn another win.

Australia are in disarray after losing 4-0 to Germany and it’s hard to see how they can recover in time to get anything from this game. Pim Verbeek will have to manage without the suspended Tim Cahill and it’s a puzzle why Harry Kewell was not involved at any stage in the first match. Lucas Neill might struggle to cope with Gyan’s pace and power, leading to just one conclusion.

PREDICTION: GHANA TO WIN @1.90 with EXPEKT