Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - November 19, 2024
In the sixth round of the FIFA World Cup Asian qualification, Indonesia will face Saudi Arabia. Below is a detailed analysis and a betting prediction for this match.
Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia: Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Indonesia is winless in their last five matches, with two losses and three draws.
- Saudi Arabia has won only one of their last five matches, with three draws and one loss.
- Saudi Arabia has failed to score in their last three games.
- Indonesia scores 1.5 goals per game in 85% of their matches, while Saudi Arabia achieves this in 73% of theirs.
- Indonesia concedes goals in both halves in 23% of their games, compared to just 9% for Saudi Arabia.
- Both teams have a similar record of clean-sheet victories, with Indonesia at 38% and Saudi Arabia at 36%.
- Their first-round meeting ended in a 1-1 draw.
Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia: Match Preview
Indonesia has only collected three points in their last three matches, all from draws. Despite struggling for victories, the team has managed to surprise by earning points against Saudi Arabia and Australia. However, they suffered a narrow 1-2 defeat to direct competitor China and a heavy 0-4 loss to Japan a few days ago. Although their qualification hopes are not yet over, as they are only three points behind fourth place, they must step up to stay in contention.
Saudi Arabia, known for their historic victory over Argentina at the last World Cup, had a disappointing Asian Cup campaign, exiting in the Round of 16. Following their early exit, the team brought in Roberto Mancini as head coach, but after unsatisfactory results, he was replaced by Hervé Renard, who famously guided them to their Qatar miracle. Under Renard, Saudi Arabia played to a 1-1 away draw against Australia in his debut match. Currently sitting in third place with six points from five games, Saudi Arabia aims to improve their form and climb the table.
Probable Lineups
- Indonesia: Pass; Dijks, Ramadhani, Idzes, Habner, Verdonk; Sayuri, Haye, Cu a On, Struick; Oratmangun.
- Saudi Arabia: Al-Qassar; Al-Shahrani, Al-Boleahi, Tambakti, Abdulhamid; Al-Ghamdi, Al-Sahafi, Al-Juwair, Al-Dawsari, Al-Buraikan; Al-Shehri.
Prediction
Indonesia has yet to claim a victory in this World Cup qualification campaign. Although Saudi Arabia's form has also been lackluster, the recent change in leadership brings optimism, especially after a respectable draw against Australia. With Hervé Renard at the helm, Saudi Arabia is likely to capitalize on this momentum. My prediction is a Saudi Arabia victory, with odds of 1.86.
