Saudi Arabia vs China Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts have already defeated China once this season.

Saudi Arabia national football team are set to host the China national football team in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifiers. The hosts are in fourth place in Group C. They have only been able to win a single game as of now. The visitors have won a couple of games but have lost four times after which they are in the last place.

The hosts will be feeling a bit of confidence as they have already defeated their upcoming opponents once this season. The Saudi Arabian national football team will be at home which will be another added advantage for them. A win will be a big positive for them.

Although the China national football team are in last place in Group C, they still have a chance to seal a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 spot. They will be looking for a win here but the hosts are going to give a tough time to their opponents. The fans will surely be treated to a high-voltage and close contest.

Kick-off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al-Awwal Park
• Date: Thursday, March 20
• Kick-off Time: 23:45 IST/ 18:15 GMT/ 13:15 ET/ 10:15 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Saudi Arabia: W-L-W-W-L

China: L-L-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Salem Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia)

The Al Hilal winger will be in action once again but this time during the International break for the national football team. Salem Al Dawsari is in great form and will be leading his team from the left. He will be looking to score some goals and lead his side to a win here.

Salem Al Dawsari just loves a goal on the world stage 😏 pic.twitter.com/tjH46Atrpl

— 433 (@433) February 7, 2023

Wu Lei (China)

Wu Lei has played seven FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifier matches and has scored five goals. The China national football team forward will be looking to step up and help his team on the attacking front. The visitors are in need of a win here and it is going to be a tough affair for them.

Match Facts

• Saudi Arabia have won two of their last five proceedings against China.
• Both are going to face each other for the sixth time.
• China have won only one game against the country from the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia vs China: Betting Tips and Odds

• Saudi Arabia to win @12/25 bet365
• Goals over 2.5 @17/20 bet365
• Salem Al Dawsari to score

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both Saudi Arabia and China are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 5

Saudi Arabia won: 2

China won: 1

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

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

Al Kassar (GK); Al Ghanam, Tambakti, Lajami, Boushal; Kanno; Al Sahafi, Alhamddan, Aljuwayr, Al Dawsari; Al-Salem

China predicted lineup (4-3-1-2)

Wang (GK); Yang, Jiang, Zhu, Hu Hetao; Xu Haoyang, Wang, Xie Wenneng; Cao; Wu Lei, Liangming

Match Prediction

By looking at the current form of both sides, the hosts Saudi Arabia might defeat China in their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC qualifiers match.

Prediction: Saudi Arabia 2-1 China

Telecast Details

India – Fancode

Indonesia – GTV

Japan – DAZN Japan

Australia – Paramount+

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