Saudi Arabia vs Pakistan prediction and betting tips on November 16, 2023
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In the first round of the World Cup qualification tournament, a match between the national teams of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will take place in Dammam on Thursday, November 16. The game is scheduled to kick off at 17:30 Central European Time.
Saudi Arabia:
The country has experienced a football resurgence in recent years. Strong European players are joining the Arabian Championship, and the country is bidding to host the World Cup. To top it off, Roberto Mancini, who recently triumphed with the Italian national team at the European Championship, has been appointed as the head coach.
Under the guidance of the new coach, the national team lost three out of four matches, all of which were friendlies. Saudi Arabia has not played any official matches since January of this year.
Pakistan:
The Pakistani national team has never participated in any significant international tournaments, which is not surprising as football is not a prominent sport in the country.
Last month, Pakistan started the World Cup qualification with a victory over Cambodia in the preliminary round. Now, Pakistan will test its strength in a group with Tajikistan, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
Interesting facts about the match and the history of head-to-head meetings:
- Saudi Arabia has won only one of the last eleven matches.
- Pakistan has lost 19 of the previous 22 away matches.
- The teams have never met before.
Prediction:
This match is likely to be successful for Mancini's team. There is no doubt about the victory for Saudi Arabia, and I suggest betting on the total under 6.
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