Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (AFC)

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Indonesia faces Saudi Arabia with the winner putting themselves in an excellent position to secure World Cup qualification. 

Kick-off date/time: 8 October 2025 at 6:15 pm

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – OneFootball / US – OneFootball

Key stats

• Before Indonesia’s 2-0 victory against Saudi Arabia in their most recent encounter in World Cup qualifying in November 2024, Saudi Arabia were unbeaten in the previous 15 international matches between these teams (W12 D3).
• Indonesia have lost only one of their last five international matches (W3 D1).
• Indonesia have kept four clean sheets in their last five international matches.
• Saudi Arabia have won only two of their last eight World Cup qualifying matches (D3 L3).
• Despite their 1-2 defeat against Australia in their most recent World Cup qualifying fixture in June 2025. Saudi Arabia have lost only five of their last 35 FWCQ matches (W21 D9).

Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia prediction

Saudi Arabia are likely to be heavy favourites to qualify through to the knockout stage in Group B. They will have been hugely disappointed to have finished third-place in Group C of the previous round, admittedly a tough group with Japan and Australia above them in the table. But there should be no excuses for them on this occasion. They should be seen as a stronger side than both of their two opponents, although Indonesia would have something to say above that after taking four points from Saudi Arabia in the previous round.

Expect a much-improved Saudi Arabia on this occasion, although Indonesia will likely get chances to score, so the Saudi backline will need to be at their best. In the end though, Saudi Arabia should finally click into gear so consider backing them via the safety of the draw no bet market.

Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia tip: Saudi Arabia draw no bet