Yemen vs. Saudi Arabia - prediction, free online , lineups

The upcoming match between Yemen and Saudi Arabia in the Arabian Gulf Cup presents an intriguing dynamic, particularly given both teams' disappointing starts in the tournament.  Yemen lost to Iraq by a narrow margin of 1-0, while Saudi Arabia suffered a more significant defeat against Bahrain, ending 3-2. Historically, Saudi Arabia holds a commanding lead over Yemen with an impressive record of 18 wins and no losses in their encounters, including six meetings in the Gulf Cup. This historical context sets a challenging backdrop for Yemen as they prepare for this crucial match.

Encounters between the national teams of Saudi Arabia and Yemen have witnessed many thrilling and memorable moments over the years, the most significant being the Reds' unprecedented first win over the Greens in history, nearly 50 years ago.

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The first match between Saudi Arabia and Yemen dates back to December 21, 1975, but it was an experimental game during the Palestinian Cup, where the Red team secured their only victory over their rivals, winning 1-0 in a match held in Tunisia.

Yemen possible starting lineup: Aman; Al-Wasmani, Al-Zubaidi, Ghaleb, Hubaishi; Al-Golan, Anbar; Al-Gahwashi, Al-Najjar, Al-Matari: Al-Dahi

Saudi Arabia possible starting lineup: Alaqidi; Al-Ghannam, Lajami, Al-Bulaihi, Al-Shahrani; N. Al-Dawsari; Al-Qahtani, Kanno, Al-Juwayr, Al-Hamadan; Al-Shehri

The prediction for the upcoming game leans heavily toward Saudi Arabia securing a victory. Bhat (2024) forecasts a 0-2 win for Saudi Arabia based on their strong head-to-head record and Yemen's recent struggles, which include only one win in eight official matches this year. Furthermore, Yemen has struggled to find the back of the net against Saudi Arabia in most recent encounters—failing to score in 11 out of their last 12 meetings. These statistics underscore not only the disparity between the two teams but also suggest that Yemeni players will face significant psychological barriers when competing against their more established rivals.

While team news and lineups remain unconfirmed as per current reports , it is evident that momentum plays a critical role in such fixtures. With Saudi Arabia’s coach Herve Renard having secured only one win from his last four matches, questions linger about whether this trend might affect team morale moving forward. Nevertheless, given historical performance and current form analysis, expectations favor a decisive outcome favoring Saudi Arabia on December 25th.

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Sarah H

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