Bahrain vs Saudi Arabia Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (AFC)
by Alex Lawes ·
Updated
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Bahrain have managed just one win in their eight third round of AFC qualifying games as they sit fifth in Group C ahead of taking on Herve Renard’s Saudi Arabia at Bahrain National Stadium.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised
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Key stats
- The last three World Cup qualifying matches between these teams finished level.
- Saudi Arabia are unbeaten in the previous six World Cup qualifying matches between these teams (W2 D4).
- Bahrain are without a win in their last seven World Cup qualifying matches (D3 L4). Since a 1-0 victory away from home against Australia in September 2024.
- Bahrain have lost only four of their last 15 World Cup qualifying matches in Bahrain (W7 D4).
- Saudi Arabia have lost only four of their last 33 World Cup qualifying matches (W20 D9).
- Saudi Arabia have kept four clean sheets in their last five World Cup qualifying matches.
- Saudi Arabia have scored only one goal in their last six World Cup qualifying matches.
Bahrain vs Saudi Arabia prediction
Bahrain come into this one on the back of a slender 1-0 defeat to Indonesia during the March international with Oxford United’s record signing Ole Romeny scoring the only goal of the game for the Indonesians. They begin the ninth match day of the campaign sitting a place but three points behind Indonesia.
They now face a Saudi Arabia side that sacked Roberto Mancini late last year and he was replaced by former boss Herve Renard, who had been in charge of the France women’s team. The Saudi Arabians come into this one on the back of a comfortable and much-improved performance as they defeated Jordan by two goals to nil in a friendly the other day.
Bahrain have not been good in this third round campaign but they have a chance of a top four finish, though the Saudis remain favourites for what should be a low-scoring encounter.
Bahrain vs Saudi Arabia tip: Saudi Arabia to win & under 3.5 goals
