Saudi Arabia vs. Iraq data preview

In the last 10 meetings between the two teams, Saudi Arabia has 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses. The last two meetings were in the Gulf Cup group stage in the past two years. The two teams each won 1, and they both won by two goals. Saudi Arabia's last four home games against Iraq were equally close, with two wins and two losses. The two coaches Renard and Arnold have met twice, with Renard winning 1 and drawing 1.

The two teams are in Group B of the 4th stage of the Asian preliminaries in the world. Saudi Arabia won the first match of the group stage. Although they were sentenced for two handballs in the penalty area, they still relied on the goal of right winger Al Shamat in the away game. As well as Albraican's brace, the team defeated Indonesia 3-2. Iraq defeated Indonesia 1-0 at home with the goal of Eredivisie Utrecht midfielder Iqbal. Therefore, this game will be a battle for the top spot in the group.

Both teams have one player suspended. Saudi Arabia’s main central midfielder Kanno and Iraq’s main central defender Tahsin. Sportsmole predicts Saudi Arabia to win 2-0. (Score predictions are transferred from foreign media, and the accuracy is not high, please use with caution!)