Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
In the eighth round match of the third stage of the World Cup qualification in Asia, Indonesia will face Bahrain. The game will take place on March 25 at 14:45 CET. I offer a bet on the winner of this clash.
Indonesia vs Bahrain: match preview
Indonesia is in fourth place and is vying for a spot in the fourth round of World Cup qualification. The team has won only one match and has six points. They have drawn three times and lost three times. Bahrain has also accumulated six points over seven rounds. In the first round, they sensationally defeated Australia 1-0, but then followed a series of six matches without a win. In their previous meeting a few days ago, Bahrain lost to Japan 0-2.
Thus, this match takes on enormous significance for both teams. They both have six points after seven rounds and are three points behind third place. However, much will depend on China, which also has six points, making the fight for the fourth spot extremely challenging. Both teams have three more matches to play. Bahrain will face Saudi Arabia and China, while Indonesia will meet China and Japan.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Indonesia has not won in four matches: three losses and one draw.
- In the last five games, Bahrain has secured three wins and suffered two losses.
- The teams have met five times: Bahrain won three matches, Indonesia won one.
Prediction
This match is crucial for both teams, and a tense battle for a spot in the fourth round of qualification is expected. I am betting on a total over 2 with odds of 1.49.
