Arabian Gulf Cup
Matchday 3 of 3
Saudi Arabia vs Oman
Al-Minaa Olympic Stadium, Basra, Iraq
12.01.2023 18:00
The upcoming fixture of the Arabian Gulf Cup will decide Saudi Arabia’s future in the Arabian Gulf Cup. After a decent start to the campaign, Saudi lost to Iraq and dropped down to the third standings in the Group A. On the other hand, Oman has managed to get on the second spot in the most competitive group of the Arabian Gulf Cup. Now, moving forward, if the game ends in a draw, Oman will qualify for the semi-finals.
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Going in the contest, Saudi Arabia is coming off a defeat against Iraq (0-2), in which Green Falcons were completely off color. With no shots on target and just 40% passing accuracy, Saudi spoiled the show for themselves. Apart from this there were 5 offsides, demonstrating the poor run of play. The last time Saudi Arabia played against Oman, it managed to win 1-0, that was the World Cup qualification. For the upcoming do or die game, much will depend on the likes of Sumayhan Alnabit and Musab Aljuwayr.
Key Players for Saudi Arabia
- A. Al Nashri
- N. Alaqidi
- R A. Al-Ghamdi
Oman- Favorites for Qualifying in the Semi Final (WDWLD)
Going in the competition, Oman will walk in as the favorites as they comprehensively defeated Yemen (3-2). In the previous game, Arshad Al-Alawi and Issam Al-Sanhi were spot on, scoring goals in the 37th and 47th minutes of play. Oman won a 71% possession, which was quite exemplary. Moreover, with an accurate passing accuracy of 87%, Oman gave Yemen a tough time in the middle. For the game against Saudi Arabia, Oman will look to follow the basics and pave their path into the semifinals.
Key Players for Oman
- A. Al Alawi
- H. Al-Saadi
Expert Betting Tips
Considering the overall landscape of the two sides, Oman stands as favorites for winning. The game total is expected to be over 2.5 goals and both sides to score. With Oman being the dominant side, we can expect a 1-2 scoreline at the end of 90 minutes of play.
- Oman to Win for 2.55
- Correct Score 1-2 for 11.00
- Total Over 2.5 for 2.45
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