100% Group Record on the Line as Predictive Analytics Suggest Close Game between Saudi Arabia and Thailand
Saudi Arabia vs Thailand - 25/01/2024
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We have reached the final round of fixtures in the group stage of the 2024 Asian Cup.
There are three teams who can still qualify from Group F and team form stats give Saudi Arabia a chance of topping the group with a 100% record.
The game between Saudi Arabia and Thailand will take place on the 25th of January at the Education City Stadium. As things stand in Group F, Saudi Arabia are top on 6 points and Thailand are in second place on 4 points.
Saudi Arabia come into the match having beat Kyrgyzstan 2-0 in their previous group game in the Asian Cup. Saudi Arabia opened the scoring in the 35th minute to lead 1-0 at the interval. Into the second half and Saudi Arabia sealed the points with a second goal in the 84th minute.
The win over Kyrgyzstan means Saudi Arabia are undefeated in their 7 most recent fixtures in all competitions. There have been wins over Pakistan and Jordan in the AFC World Cup qualifiers plus victories over Lebanon and Hong Kong in friendlies.
Saudi also beat Oman 2-1 in their opening match in the 2024 Asian Cup, coming from 1-0 down to win late in the game.
Trends show Saudi Arabia have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 7 matches. They have also scored at least once in 8 of their last 9 games in all competitions.
Thailand come into the match on the back of a 0-0 draw with Oman in Group F of the 2024 Asian Cup.
That draw leaves them in a good position going into this match having won their opening Asian Cup game 2-0 against Kyrgyzstan. Thailand opened the scoring in the 26th minute and doubled their advantage early in the second half.
Trends show Thailand are undefeated in 3 of their last 4 fixtures in all competitions. In addition to the Asian Cup results, there was a 3-1 win at Singapore in the AFC World Cup qualifiers. However, Thailand have won only 2 of their 8 most recent games, including friendly matches.
The statistics show Thailand have trouble keeping clean sheets at the Asian Cup and they have kept just 2 clean sheets in their 7 most recent Asian Cup fixtures.
Team news and Saudi Arabia could make a few changes to their starting XI for this game. Saleh Al Shehri, Abdullah Radif, Abdulrahman Ghareeb, and Faisal Al Ghamdi could all come into the team.
Thailand are likely to name the same team for the third successive match. That means Superchai Chaided will play up-front with support from Supachok Sarachat, Suphanat Mueanta, and Bordin Phala.
Saudi Arabia have already booked their place in the round of 16 but will be determined to top the group with a 100% record.
The Saudi’s are strong defensively and a single goal could be all it takes for the Green Falcons to win the game and the group.
Home team
Away team
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
As
512722
1
1 - 0
2.05
23°
1.53
1.53
4.20
5.75
no
no
no
0 - 0(0 - 0)
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