Saudi Arabia vs Iraq: Gulf Cup of Nations match prediction

Current form

Saudi Arabia has been performing with varying success. The third stage of the World Cup qualifiers did not start off well for the Saudis. They managed to win only one game in six matches. At the moment, the hosts are only fourth in the group with six points. However, three other teams have the same number of points, including China, which is in last place. The team started the Gulf Cup with an unexpected defeat to Bahrain (2:3). In the second match, Herve Renard team managed to make amends and won against Yemen with the same score.

Disqualifications and injuries

The team has no problems with the lineup before the decisive match.

Interesting trends for betting

• There have been red cards in two of the team last four matches
• Saudi Arabia have scored eight goals in their last three matches

Tentative line-up: Al-Kassar - Abdulhamid, Al-Tambakti, Al-Bulaihi, Al-Shahrani - Al-Ghamdi - Al-Qahtani, Kanno, Al-Dawsari, Al-Sahafi - Al-Brikan

Current form

The Iraqi national team is competing with Saudi Arabia for second place in the group and the match between these teams will be decisive. The Gulf Cup of Nations began for the Iraqis with a minimal victory over Yemen (1:0). Then the team failed to score points in the match against Bahrain (0:2). It is worth noting that Iraq still has a good chance of qualifying for the World Cup - the team is in second place in its qualifying group and is only three points behind the leading South Korea.

Disqualifications and injuries

Iraq have no problems with their squad ahead of the decisive group stage match.

Interesting trends for betting

• The team has scored just one goal in its last four matches.
• Iraq managed to win two of the last three matches

Tentative line-up: Hashim, Jeaze, Tahsin, Al-Tekreti, Saadoun, Bayesh, Attwan, Jasim, Yasin, Amin, Hussein.