Saudi Arabia is set to kick off their 2023 AFC Asian Cup campaign at the Khalifa International Stadium against Oman on Tuesday.
Group F, which also includes Thailand and Kyrgyzstan, provides a favorable scenario for Saudi Arabia to secure at least a second-place finish in the group standings and secure a spot in the knockout stage. With a rich history as three-time champions in the continental competition, their most recent triumph came in 1996.
In the previous edition, Saudi Arabia reached the round of 16, bouncing back from group stage eliminations in 2011 and 2015, only to face a 1-0 defeat to eventual runners-up Japan. Oman, too, exited at the round of 16 in 2019 and aims to surpass that performance in the current tournament, marking their best-ever showing after enduring group stage exits in their first three appearances.
The 1996 champions enter the competition on a strong note, boasting an unbeaten record in their last five games across all competitions, with four victories and clean sheets in each match. On the other hand, Oman, with two losses in their last four games, secured a 1-0 win in their recent friendly against UAE.
Saudi Arabia vs Oman Head To Head
The matchup between Saudi Arabia and Oman is a close and historically balanced rivalry, with both teams having their moments of success against each other. Here’s a summary:
Overall:
- Played: 11 matches (since 2007)
- Saudi Arabia wins: 3
- Oman wins: 3
- Draws: 5
- Average goals per match: 1.45
Recent form:
- Last 5 matches: 3 wins each, 1 draw
- Last match: Oman won 1-2 on 12/01/2023
Other Interesting Stats:
- Both teams have scored 8 goals each in their head-to-head encounters.
- Draws are a common occurrence, happening in almost half of their matches.
- Interestingly, both teams have enjoyed victories on each other’s home turf.
Prediction
In this match, Saudi Arabia will have the advantage in this match and they should win this game or atleast get a draw.
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