Bahrain vs Somalia prediction, H2H and probable lineups - November 17, 2025
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
One of the fixtures in the international friendly lineup will take place on Monday at the stadium in Riffa, where the Bahrain national team will host Somalia. Here’s our prediction for the outcome of this clash, with a high chance of success.
Match preview
Bahrain had a disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign, finishing bottom of their group and even losing to a struggling China side. After being eliminated, the team shifted focus to friendlies, where they managed a narrow win over Primorye (2-1) and drew with Qatar (2-2), but looked unimpressive in other matches.
Recent defeats to the UAE, Egypt, and Morocco highlight their attacking struggles and defensive inconsistency. The team often loses structure and initiative after conceding, and home advantage is no longer a decisive factor. The fixture against Somalia offers a chance for at least a morale-boosting recovery.
Somalia finished last in their group, picking up just a single point throughout the campaign. The team is on a consistent losing streak, rarely finds the net, and suffers from major lapses at the back. In October, they suffered two more defeats—0-3 to Algeria and 0-1 to Mozambique.
Somalia’s away form is especially poor: four consecutive defeats on the road without scoring. Their tactical approach is generally defensive, but execution is severely lacking. The squad is demoralized, and the ongoing winless run only worsens the players’ psychological state.
Probable lineups
- Bahrain: Lutfalla; Al-Shamsan, Benaddi, Al-Hayyam, El-Khalasi; Madan, Haram, Said, Marhoon; Hasan, Al-Humaydan
- Somalia: Hama, Mohamed, Gigli, Salim, Ali, Elmi, Abdullahi, Suleiman, Shirwa, Marsis, Ahmed
Match facts and head-to-head
- Bahrain have won just one of their last six matches.
- Somalia have failed to score in eight consecutive games.
- The teams have not met in official matches before.
Prediction
Bahrain look stronger across all key metrics despite their recent setbacks. Somalia are on a losing streak, especially away from home, and are unlikely to pose much of a threat. Our recommended bet: “Bahrain to win” or “Both teams to score – No.”
