AFC Asian Cup 2023: Saudi Arabia vs Thailand: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Thailand are the only team to have not conceded a goal so far in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

The 2023 AFC Asian Cup has reached its final phase in the group stage with teams battling against each other for a place in knockouts. In Group F, Saudi Arabia became the first team to book their spot in the RO16, following a couple of wins in their opening matches.

Thailand on the other stand, are still undefeated and have set one foot in the knockouts, but will have to get something out of the game against Saudi Arabia to avoid any unforeseen circumstances. Both sides will take on each other at the Education City Stadium.

Kick Off

January 25, 2024, 20:30 IST

January 25, 2024, 18:00 GMT+3

January 25, 2024, 22:00 GMT+7

Form

Saudi Arabia (in all competitions) W-W-W-D-W

Thailand (in all competitions) D-W-L-W-L

Players to watch

Mohamed Kanno (Saudi Arabia)

The midfielder has been one of the best performing players for Saudi Arabia at the continental championship. Kanno has started both the games so far and has dropped in wonderful performances. He is a box-to-box midfielder and has an incredible work rate. He has also found the back of the net once in the tournament.

Patiwat Khammai (Thailand)

The goalkeeper has been excellent under the sticks for Thailand. He has kept two clean-sheets in as many matches and is yet to concede a goal at the tournament so far. Patiwat Khammai is the only goalkeeper at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup to have not conceded a goal so far.

Match facts

• Thailand have not managed to defeat Saudi Arabia since 1984
• The last time Thailand scored a goal against Saudi Arabia was way back in 2009
• Thailand are the only side to have not conceded a goal so far at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup

Injury and Team News

Both teams are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 18

Saudi Arabia Wins – 14

Thailand Wins – 3

Draws – 1

Predicted Line-up

Saudi Arabia (3-5-2)

Ahmed, Hassan, Ali, Albulayhi, Saud, Abdullah, Sami, Mohamed, Nasser, Selah, Salem

Thailand (4-2-3-1)

Patiwat, Nicholas, Elias, Pansa, Theerathon, Peeradol, Weerathep, Mueanta, Supachok, Bordin, Supachai

Prediction for Saudi Arabia vs Thailand

It is going to be an interesting clash between the two best sides of Group F. Saudi Arabia have won two in two and have already qualified while Thailand are running high of confidence. Expect both teams to present a tough fight and the match might end in a draw.

Prediction: Saudi Arabia 2-2 Thailand

Telecast for Saudi Arabia vs Thailand

India – Sports 18, Jio Cinema

Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Oman – BeinSports, Alkass

United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherlands – Triller TV

Australia – Network 10

Saudi Arabia – Shahid

United Arab Emirates – ADTV

AFC Asian Cup 2023 Worldwide Broadcast Details: Click here

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