IT all comes down to this for the Socceroos — a last-chance showdown with Peru to close out their group games and a final crack at reaching the last 16 at the 2018 World Cup.

Only a win will do for Bert van Marwijk’s men — who must also hope France defeat Denmark to have a shot at escaping Group C.

The match kicks off at midnight on Tuesday and will be broadcast live on SBS and online through Optus Sport.

AUSTRALIA v PERU
2018 FIFA World Cup, Group C match

Fisht Stadium, Sochi, Tuesday midnight AEST

TAB Odds: Socceroos $2.60, Draw $3.25, The Incas $2.50

TV: Live on SBS and Optus Sport from 11pm

KEY MATCH UP
Tom Rogic v Renato Tapia

Australia’s attacking midfielder looked threatening against Denmark and with a more open game looming, it could be his turn to shine. Veteran Yoshimar Yotun will be keeping close tabs on the Celtic trickster.

THE STARS
Aaron Mooy (Australia)
Taken his game to another level at the World Cup and he will aim to boss the midfield tonight, in what could be a frantic game.

Paolo Guerrero (Peru)
The Flamengo striker, captain and spiritual leader of the team has been unable to inspire his team to victory yet, but they’ll want to finish on a high.

THE X-FACTORS
Daniel Arzani (Australia)
Again looms as the wildcard who can catch Peru off guard and break the game open.

Jefferson Farfan (Peru)
The veteran Lokomotiv Moscow striker started on the bench last game but is capable of causing havoc.

THE VERDICTS
DAVID DAVUTOVIC
The Socceroos’ intensive pre-camp and disciplined opening two performances should culminate in a stellar finish.

AUSTRALIA 2-0

TOM SMITHIES
Game will become open and stretched, leaving both defences quite vulnerable.

2-2 DRAW

PREDICTED LINEUPS
AUSTRALIA 4-2-3-1

Coach: Bert van Marwijk

1 Ryan

19 Risdon 20 Sainsbury 5 Milligan 16 Behich

15 Jedinak 13 Mooy

7 Leckie 23 Rogic 10 Kruse

9 Juric

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9 Guerrero

20 Flores 8 Cueva 18 Carillo

19 Yotun 13 Tapia

6 Trauco 2 Rodriguez 15 Ramos 17 Advincula

1 Gallese

Coach: Ricardo Gareca

PERU 4-2-3-1

PLAYER BY PLAYER

AUSTRALIA

1 Mat Ryan (Brighton)

Age: 26

Caps: 46

A key Socceroos pillar, headlined by two superb performances with hands and feet.

19 Josh Risdon (Western Sydney)

Age: 25

Caps: 10

Two strong displays from the energetic right-back leave him brimming with confidence.

20 Trent Sainsbury (Jiangsu Suning)

Age: 26

Caps: 37 (3)

Less busy against Denmark but didn’t lose his concentration, as his maturity shows.

5 Mark Milligan (Al-Ahli)

Age: 32

Caps: 73 (6)

Another superb display, coupling poise and aggression to snuff out Danish forays.

16 Aziz Behich (Bursaspor)

Age: 27

Caps: 25 (2)

An unsung hero. Boundless energy going forward, remained resolute defensively.

15 Mile Jedinak (Aston Villa)

Age: 33

Caps: 78 (20)

The skipper’s been simply outstanding, even before his ice-cool penalties are factored in.

13 Aaron Mooy (Huddersfield Town)

Age: 27

Caps: 36 (5)

Run the midfield show two games on the bounce and almost found the net with a rasping drive.

7 Mathew Leckie (Hertha Berlin)

Age: 27

Caps: 55 (8)

Backed up a strong France display with a man-of-the-match effort against Denmark.

23 Tom Rogic (Celtic)

Age: 25

Caps: 39 (7)

Threatened to unlock Denmark’s defence, without the ultimate reward. Will get more space tonight.

10 Robbie Kruse (Bochum)

Age: 29

Caps: 66 (5)

Unfairly maligned. Australia’s fittest player has an uncanny knack of getting in dangerous positions.

9 Tomi Juric (Luzern)

Age: 26

Caps: 37 (8)

Has a point to prove with Bert van Marwijk preferring Andrew Nabbout upfront since taking over.

PERU
1 Pedro Gallese (Veracruz, MEX)

Age: 28

Caps: 41

The octopus “El Pulpo” has established himself as Peru’s no.1 since debuting in 2014.

17 Luis Advincula (BUAP, MEX)

Age: 28

Caps: 68

One of the quickest players in the world, who was restored to the team after a nightclub incident.

2 Alberto Rodriguez (Junior, COL)

Age: 34

Caps: 75

Settled in Colombia after stints in Portugal. Veteran defender is arguably their most vital player.

15 Christian Ramos (Veracruz, MEX)

Age: 29

Caps: 68 (3)

Become a mainstay in defence and a national hero with a World Cup playoff goal against New Zealand.

6 Miguel Trauco (Flamengo, BRA)

Age: 25

Caps: 29

Possesses a sweet left back and can play midfield or left-back.

19 Yoshimar Yotun (Orlando City)

Age: 28

Caps: 73 (2)

Joining MLS club Orlando after two years with Malmo in Sweden has coincided with his best form for Peru.

23 Pedro Aquino (Leon, MEX)

Age: 23

Caps: 14

An aggressive attacker who’s emerging as one of Peru’s future leaders.

20 Edison Flores (AaB, DEN)

Age: 24

Caps: 32 (9)

The left winger is another who stood up in a tough World Cup qualifying group.

8 Christian Cueva (Sao Paulo, BRA)

Age: 26

Caps: 48 (8)

This skilful attacker is a star who’s destined to return to Europe after a brief Spain loan spell.

18 Andre Carillo (Benfica, POR)

Age: 27

Caps: 46 (5)

The exciting attacker was on loan to Watford last season, which was curtailed by injury.

9 Paolo Guerrero (Flamengo, BRA)

Age: 34

Caps: 88 (34)

Peru’s record goalscorer had a 12-month doping ban after testing positive to cocaine overturned and is leading the line in Russia.