<p>The Tillies are back in the West!</p> <p>The Matildas enter the next phase of their international cycle as they begin preparations for a big three-year of football.</p> <p>With an AFC Asian Cup on home soil next year, a FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil in 2027, and the Olympic Games following in LA in 2028, it’s the beginning of an exciting new era for the national team.</p> <p>Adding to the excitement for the Matildas is the long-awaited appointment of new coach Joe Montemurro - the successor to Tony Gustavsson, who gets his first look at his squad and team in an expanded AFC window, with consecutive two-game windows against Slovenia and Panama.&nbsp;</p> <p>It’s an exciting time for Matilda’s fans who have been eagerly awaiting Montemurro’s official appointment and the new brand of football he will bring to the group.&nbsp;</p> <p>For the latest analysis, team news, odds, and betting tips, check out our Matildas vs Slovenia preview below.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Matildas Squad vs Slovenia + Panama</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Alexia Apostolakis**, Mackenzie Arnold*, Chloe Berryhill**, Ellie Carpenter (vc)*, Alex Chidiac, Kyra Cooney-Cross*, Sharn Freier*, Jacynta Galabadaarachchi**, Emily Gielnik, Charli Grant, Winonah Heatley*, Bryleeh Henry*, Michelle Heyman, Clare Hunt, Sally James**, Alanna Kennedy*, Grace Kuilamu**, Chloe Lincoln**, Holly McNamara, Teagan Micah, Alana Murphy, Jessika Nash**, Courtney Nevin, Natasha Prior, Jamilla Rankin, Hayley Rason, Amy Sayer, Remy Siemsen*, Adriana Taranto**, Kaitlyn Torpey*, Emily Van Egmond (vc), Clare Wheeler*, Jada Whyman*&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><em>* denotes participating in Slovenia series only</em></p> <p><em>** denotes participating in Panama series only</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Matildas vs Slovenia Preview</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Slovenia arrive in Australia as the 38th-ranked country in the latest FIFA rankings.&nbsp;</p> <p>Their latest results include three straight wins in the UEFA Nations League across April and May before falling to a 1-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland last start.</p> <p>The Matildas finished their time under interim manager Tom Sermanni in style, winning both ‘Friendlies’ against Argentina, not only lifting themselves back up to 15th spot in the rankings, but also finding out a little bit more about the depth of their squad.</p> <p>Notably for Australia, the return to the international pitch for forward Amy Sayer was significant ahead of a busy period, with the goalscorer finding the back of the net on return, in a big confidence boost for the side moving forward.</p> <p>As the Aussies continue to look for that next generation of stars, while still managing and playing the current group of stars that are household names.&nbsp;</p> <p>That's ultimately the purpose of these games for incoming coach Joe Montemurro - to see what he has.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Matildas vs Slovenia Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Head-to-Head Prediction (H2H)</h3> <p>Whenever and wherever the Matildas are playing, you know the place will be packed to the rafters.</p> <p>It’s a special atmosphere that is reserved for them almost exclusively when it comes to women's sport in Australia. And Aussie fans, particularly Western Australians, will be out in force to see the country's favourite team in action.</p> <p>With the large supportive army behind them, we’re backing the Matildas to get the job done here in fine style.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> Australia.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Most Goals</h3> <p>Michelle Heyman has had a second wind in an international career she didn’t think was possible.&nbsp;</p> <p>Called upon in the immediate absence of Sam Kerr to fill a void in attack for the national team, the Canberra United striker has added a magnificent chapter to her glittering career, while helping develop the next generation.&nbsp;</p> <p>We’re backing her to once again lead the line for Australia across these games, and lead the goal scoring across the series in WA.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Series betting tip:</strong> Michelle Heyman.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>How to Watch Matildas vs Slovenia</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Fans in Australia can watch the Matildas vs Slovenia matches live on Australia’s ‘Home of Football’ Network 10.&nbsp;</p> <p>The game can be viewed on the main channel, plus 10Play &amp; Paramount+.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Matildas vs Slovenia Match Details</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Match 1:</strong> Thursday, June 26, 2025 - Kickoff 9:00 pm, AEST - HBF Park, Perth</p> <p><strong>Match 2:</strong> Sunday, June 29, 2025 - Kickoff 8:00 pm AEST - HBF Park, Perth&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>