Qatar vs Bahrain Prediction: Can Qatar Stand Tall and Cement its Qualification Chances?

In the upcoming fixture of the Arabian Gulf Cup, Qatar will lock horns with Bahrain at the Al-Minaa Olympic Stadium in Basra. According to the table standings, Qatar is in the top place with 3 points and a win. Bahrain is placed at the second spot with 3 points and a goal difference. Both Qatar and Bahrain managed to keep themselves calm and secure a win in the opening game of the competition. The sides had triumphed in prior matches, but until the most recent one, they had a long losing streak. The Maroons had a horrible World Cup campaign at home, but they had won back-to-back matches in friendlies. Bahrain, meanwhile, has failed to win any of the most recent friendly matches. Qatar won the most recent encounter between the teams as well.

Qatar - Confident After the Win Over Kuwait (WLLLW)

After a horrific World Cup run at home, Qatar finally managed to secure a win against Kuwait (0-2) and put an end to its losing streak. In the last game, Armro Surag and Ahmed Alaaeldin scored goals, giving their side a decent breakthrough. With a passing accuracy of 79% and 5 shots on target, Qatar managed to stay focused and win. For the game against Bahrain, the same playing eleven from the previous game will be named.

Key Players for Qatar

• Assim Madibo
• Amro Surag
• Ahmed Alaaeldin

Bahrain - Swept a Commanding Win Over UAE (WLDWW)

Going in the game, Bahrain will be taking confidence from the previous game, in which Kamil Al-Aswad and Jassim Al Shaikh scored goals. With possession of 47% and an overall accurate passing percentage of 79%, Bahrain looked quite impressive. Apart from Kamil Al-Aswad, A.Madan and A.Yusuf were also on point. Bahrain is likely to keep the same balance and formation as Qatar.

Key Players for Bahrain

• Amine Benadi
• Komail Hasan Al-Aswad
• Ali Madan

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the contest, we can certainly predict that the game total will be under 2.5 goals as in the last 11 of 12 the games played between the two, the game total has remained under 2.5 goals. I will be backing the Maroons to win 1-0 or 2-0.

• Qatar to Win for 2.80
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.60
• Correct Score 1-0 for 6.5