China vs Saudi Arabia Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The Green Falcons aim to register their first victory of the third round with a win over China.

The Chinese national football team are poised to clash with Saudi Arabia in the second Group C fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers at the Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium in China.

China’s campaign in the third round of the Group C fixtures commenced with a staggering defeat to Japan, who overwhelmed them with a resounding 7-0 victory. In the second round, despite finishing level on points with third-placed Thailand, China advanced to the third round. It was by superior goals, goal difference and overall performance metrics. With this setback behind them, China will aim to rebound strongly and secure a crucial victory against Saudi Arabia in their upcoming third-round encounter.

Saudi Arabia’s third-round campaign commenced with a draw against Indonesia, where a goal from Sandy Walsh fell short of securing all three points for the Indonesian side. In the second round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Saudi Arabia demonstrated a commendable performance. They finished second in their group, tied on points with Jordan, the leaders of Group G.

Their successful campaign saw them surpass Tajikistan and Pakistan, securing their advancement to the next round with relative ease. As they prepare to face China’s national team in the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier match, Saudi Arabia are poised to assert their authority and further their quest for World Cup qualification.

Kick-Off: 

Tuesday, 10 September 2024 at 5:30 PM IST

Location: Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium, China

Form: 

China (in all competitions): L-L-D-W-D

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

Players to watch :

Wu Lei (China)

Wu Lei, the 32-year-old veteran centre-forward from Jiangsu, China, made his mark with Shanghai Port. There he accumulated over 296 appearances in more than a decade. After a three-year stint with Espanyol, he returned to Shanghai Port in 2022.

Wu Lei has made 98 appearances for the Chinese national team, netting 46 crucial goals. As China prepare to face Saudi Arabia, Wu Lei will be pivotal in their efforts to secure their first points of the campaign. He will aim to make a significant impact and bolster their World Cup qualification hopes.

Abdullah Al-Khaibari (Saudi Arabia)

Abdullah Mohammad Al-Khaibari, the defensive midfielder currently representing Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, embarked on his footballing journey with Al-Shabab. He joined Al-Nassr in 2019 and has since made over a century of appearances, netting a solitary goal. Additionally, the Riyadh-born, 5-foot-9-inch midfielder has earned 23 caps for the Saudi Arabian national team.

As Saudi Arabia prepare to face China in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, Al-Khaibari will be pivotal in maintaining his team’s unbeaten run and advancing their hopes in the World Cup campaign.

Match facts

• China have won a solitary game in their last five matches.
• Saudi Arabia have won two of their last five matches.
• China are coming after a big 7-0 defeat to Japan.

China vs Saudi Arabia : Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1 – The visitors to win the match.
• Tip 2 – Al-Khaibari to score first.
• Tip 3 – China 1-3 Saudi Arabia

Injury and team news

China are immune from all sorts of injury concerns.

Saudi’s gaffer will have the luxury to pick his best combination of players from a fully fit and available side.

Head-to-head record

Total matches – 20

China won – 7

Saudi won – 7

Matches drawn – 6

Predicted lineup

China predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Wang (GK); Yang, Browning, Zhu, Liu; Xie, Li, Jiang, Xu; Lei, Zhang

Saudi Arabia predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Al Owais (GK); Tambakti, Alawjami, Al Bulaihi; Al Ghanam, Al Khaibari, Aljuwayr, Al-Harbi; Kanno, Al Dawsari; Radif

Match prediction

Saudi Arabia and China are both hungry to taste the first victory of the campaign. Looking at China’s recent performance, only a miracle could save them from a big defeat.

Prediction: China 1-3 Saudi

Telecast for China vs Saudi Arabia

India – Fancode

UAE – Shahid

China – iQiyi

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