World Cup - Qualification Asia - 3rd Round - 2
China
HT: 1 - 1
Saudi Arabia
Referee: N. Kabirov
Who will win?
Match Summary
MATCH
- Saudi Arabia have the better of the head-to-head, with 2W, 1D, 1L in 4 matches.
- Current standings: China are N/A, while Saudi Arabia are N/A in the league.
CHINA
- China's recent form is poor, with 1W, 1D and 3L in their last 5 matches.
- Their attack has been struggling, averaging 1.3 goals per match.
- Their defence has been vulnerable, conceding an average of 2.3 goals per match.
- Wu Lei is the top goalscorer for China with 5 goals.
SAUDI ARABIA
- Saudi Arabia's recent form is decent, with 2W, 2D and 1L in their last 5 matches.
- Their attack has been impressive, averaging 1.9 goals per match.
- Their defence has been solid, conceding an average of 0.6 goals per match.
- Saleh Al Shehri is the top goalscorer for Saudi Arabia with 4 goals.
Predictions
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Lineups
ChinaSTARTING LINEUPS
- 14GWang Dalei
- 3DGao Zhunyi
- 2DJiang Guangtai
46' - 5DZhu Chenjie
- 4DLi Lei
- 23MBehram Abduweli
- 21MLi Yuanyi90'
- 16MJiang Shenglong
- 20MXie Wenneng87'
- 17FFei Nanduo90'
- 7FWu Lei70'
SUBSTITUTES
- 6MWang Shangyuan46'
- 9FZhang Yuning70'
- 8MHuang Zhengyu87'
- 11FLin Liangming90'
- 22FAlan90'
- 10MXie Pengfei
- 13MXu Haoyang
- 19MCheng Jin
- 15DYang Zexiang
- 1GYan Junling
- 12GLiu Dianzuo
- 18DHan Pengfei
B. IvankovićHead CoachSaudi ArabiaSTARTING LINEUPS
- 21GMohammed Al Owais
- 17DHassan Tambakti
- 4DAli Lajami
82' - 14DHassan Kadish
- 12MSaud Abdulhamid
- 23MMohamed Kanno
- 8MAbdulelah Al Malki82'
- 13MNasser Al Dawsari
90' - 20FAbdullah Al Hamddan72'
- 10FSalem Al Dawsari
- 9FFeras Al Brikan81'
SUBSTITUTES
- 19FFahad Al Muwallad72'
- 15FMohammed Marran81'
- 6MMusab Al Juwayr82'
- 3DAwn Al Saluli82'
- 16MFaisal Al Ghamdi90'
- 11FSaleh Al Shehri
- 22GAhmed Al Kassar
- 1GMohammed Al Rubaie
- 5Meshal Sibyani
- 7MMukhtar Ali
- 2DSultan Al Ghannam
- 18FAbdulrahman Ghareeb
R. ManciniHead CoachChina vs Saudi Arabia - Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Bahrain | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Australia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 6 | China | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 0 |
Head to head
These teams have met 4 times in recent seasons. China has won 1 times, while Saudi Arabia has secured 2 victories. 1 matches ended in a draw. The goal tally stands at 5 for China and 6 for Saudi Arabia.
Past H2H Results & Fixtures
Last matches: China 0.70
Statistics are for the last 10 games
Last matches: Saudi Arabia 1.90
Statistics are for the last 10 games
China vs Saudi Arabia - Per Match Stats
This section shows the average per-match statistics for both teams in the current season of this league.
Matches
Attack
Defense
Odds data not available.
China vs Saudi Arabia Match Preview
Match Information
Date: September 10, 2024
Time: 12:00 UTC
Competition: World Cup Qualification, AFC, Round 3, Gr. C
Venue: Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium, Dalian, China
Head-to-Head
The current head-to-head record between China and Saudi Arabia stands at China 1 win, Saudi Arabia 1 win, and 1 draw. The last time these two teams met was in a friendly match in 2023, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Recent Form
China have not kept a clean sheet in their last 6 matches, but they have been unbeaten in their last 4 away games. Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, are currently ranked 4th in the World Cup Qualification, AFC, Round 3, Gr. C standings, while China are in 6th position.
Key Stats
- China have scored an average of 1.2 goals per game in their last 5 matches, while Saudi Arabia have scored an average of 1.6 goals per game in the same period.
- China have a possession average of 52% in their last 5 matches, while Saudi Arabia have a possession average of 54%.
- Kylian Mbappé, who plays for Saudi Arabia, is the top scorer in the World Cup Qualification, AFC, Round 3, Gr. C with 8 goals.
Predicted Lineups
China:
- GK: Yan Junling
- DF: Zhang Linpeng, Feng Xiaoting, Jiang Zhipeng, Wang Shenchao
- MF: Hao Junmin, Huang Bowen, Wu Lei, Zhang Xizhe
- FW: Wu Xinghan, Wu Xi
Saudi Arabia:
- GK: Mohammed Al-Owais
- DF: Yasser Al-Shahrani, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Abdullah Madu, Sultan Al-Ghanam
- MF: Salman Al-Faraj, Sami Al-Najei, Nawaf Al-Abed, Salem Al-Dawsari
- FW: Firas Al-Buraikan, Kylian Mbappé
China vs Saudi Arabia Prediction
This is a crucial match for both teams in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. China will be looking to bounce back from their recent poor form and secure a much-needed win at home, while Saudi Arabia will be aiming to consolidate their position in the group standings.
Given the head-to-head record and recent form, I believe this match will be a closely contested affair. However, with the home advantage and the presence of key players like Wu Lei and Zhang Xizhe, I predict that China will edge out Saudi Arabia with a narrow 2-1 victory.