Socceroos coach Holger Osieck is adamant a handful of days will be sufficient for Australia to bounce back from a shock 1-0 away World Cup qualifying loss to Oman

The Socceroos missed their chance to secure their passage to the final Asian qualifying round, as they struggled for fluency and penetration in Muscat early on Saturday (AEDT).

Despite the setback, Australia hold a commanding lead at the head of the group with two rounds to go following Saudi Arabia's 3-0 home win over Thailand in Riyadh.

Australia (nine) lead from Saudi Arabia (five) with Thailand and Oman both a further point back.

The Socceroos can clinch top spot in the group with a win over Thailand in Bangkok on Tuesday, while a point will guarantee second spot at worst and qualification for the next round.