Saudi Arabia vs Oman Prediction & Tips
Check our football predictions, betting tips and predictions for the match between Saudi Arabia – Oman
Saudi Arabia hosts Oman on Thursday night knowing that victory will take them one step closer to securing a place in the World Cup.
While the home team are currently leading Group B, Oman are in fourth position, four points behind third-placed Australia.
Having been drawn in a group involving Japan and Australia, there was a strong argument that Saudi Arabia was the third favorite to prevail in first place in Group B.
However, 16 out of 18 possible points have been collected, their only draw in Down Under, and now there is all the confidence that Saudi Arabia will overshadow its most illustrious opponents.
A match with Japan will follow this contest, a potentially crucial confrontation in the grand scheme of things, but the Green Falcons will be focused on trying to take advantage of this game.
When the two teams met on Matchday 2, Saleh Al-Shehri scored the deciding goal and Saudi Arabia played 15 World Cup qualifiers without suffering defeat.
Hervé Renard will be optimistic that it turns 16 on Thursday, although there will be no complacency in their ranks as their opponents try to stay in contention.
Oman already have a win over Japan in this group, and even picking up a point will keep the pressure on Australia, who play next Tuesday, as they aim to win a playoff draw.
Since their last World Cup qualifier match, Oman have played in Arabian Cup matches, reaching the quarter-finals before losing 2-1 to Tunisia.
Their opponents eventually reached the final, losing to Algeria only in extra time, and should give Branko Ivankovic and his side the belief that they can cause problems for their hosts on Thursday.
Saudi Arabia – Oman FREE TIPS
Saudi Arabia – Win @ 1.45
