Tournament: World Cup Qualification AFC
Date & Kick-Off Time: 2024.09.05, 14:00
In the first round of the AFC World Cup Qualification, Saudi Arabia will face Indonesia on September 5, 2024. Saudi Arabia, one of the top teams in Asian football, is expected to secure a straightforward win against Indonesia, who are looking to continue their recent upward trajectory.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Saudi Arabia: Has won only 2 of their last 6 matches.
- Indonesia: Has lost just 1 of their last 5 matches.
- Scoring Streak: Saudi Arabia has scored in each of their last 5 matches.
- First-Half Performance: Both teams win the first half in 35% of their matches.
Possible Line-Ups
Saudi Arabia:
- Goalkeeper: Al-Owais
- Defenders: Al-Bulayhi, Al-Amri, Hamed
- Midfielders: Al-Dawsari, Al-Khaibari, Al-Juwayr, Kanno, Abdulhamid
- Forwards: Al-Dawsari, Al-Buraikan
Indonesia:
- Goalkeeper: Sutarjadi
- Defenders: Hübner, Iddes, Ramadhani
- Midfielders: Verdonk, Choo-A-On, Haye, Ferdinand, Bahar
- Forwards: Oratmangun, Straik
Team Overview and Form
Saudi Arabia ("The Green Falcons"):
Saudi Arabia has long been one of Asia's footballing giants, participating in six World Cups, including a historic round-of-16 appearance in 1994. However, their recent form has been inconsistent, with mixed results in the lead-up to this match. Despite these setbacks, the team still has a strong squad, with notable players such as Al-Dawsari and Al-Buraikan expected to play key roles.
Indonesia ("The Red and Whites"):
Indonesia, although not traditionally considered one of Asia's elite teams, has shown improvement in recent years. Their appearance in the 2024 Asian Cup marked their first knockout stage qualification in the tournament. Although they were knocked out by Australia, Indonesia has continued to show resilience and determination, with recent wins over Vietnam and the Philippines.
Head-to-Head Matches
Saudi Arabia has a dominant record against Indonesia, winning all but one of their previous encounters. The only exception was a 2011 friendly match that ended in a draw.
Tactical Analysis and Predictions
- Saudi Arabia: At home, Saudi Arabia will look to dominate possession and create multiple scoring opportunities. Al-Dawsari and Al-Buraikan will be tasked with breaking down Indonesia’s defense, while the midfield, led by Kanno and Al-Juwayr, will look to control the game.
- Indonesia: Indonesia will likely take a defensive approach, aiming to frustrate Saudi Arabia with tight marking and counter-attacks. However, given the disparity in quality between the two teams, they will need to be at their very best to contain Saudi Arabia's firepower.
Betting Prediction
Despite Indonesia’s recent progress, Saudi Arabia’s superior quality, especially at home, makes them overwhelming favorites. A Saudi Arabia win with a -1.5 goal handicap is a solid betting option, with odds of 1.95.
Prediction: Saudi Arabia to win with a -1.5 goal handicap (odds: 1.95).
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