Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Saudi Arabia had to settle for a 0-0 draw away to Australia but against Indonesia, Herve Renard will be expecting to pick up his first victory since returning as head coach.
Kick-off date/time: Tuesday November 19th 2024: UK – 12:00pm / US ET – 8:00am / US PT – 5:00am
How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – Bet365 & FIFA+ / US – FIFA+
Indonesia Preview: Behind the curve following Japan loss
Indonesia were expected to be beaten by Japan and that’s exactly what occurred in their first game of this current international break. It was a heavy loss as well, the hosts losing by four goals to nil against the runaway leaders in Group C. That result leaves them bottom of Group C going into this next match following China PR’s victory over Bahrain.
Saudi Arabia Preview: Cagey battle leaves qualification up in the air
Saudi Arabia could not afford to lose against Australia and in the end, they were happy to settle for a point in Melbourne. The two nations are fighting it out for position in Group C behind Japan and the pair each sit on six points as it stands, along with fourth-placed China PR. But Herve Renard’s men have the most favourable fixture in this latest round of matches.
Indonesia Team News: Injury suffered on debut likely to rule out Diks
PREDICTED XI (5-4-1): Paes; Walsh, Hilgers Amat, Idzes, Pattynama; Sulaeman, Jenner, Haye, Oratmangoen; Struick
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Diks (Injured)
Saudi Arabia Team News: Captain Al Dawsari and Al Malki remain out, Al-Hamdan could start in attack
PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Al-Kassar; Hamed, Tambakti, Alawjami, Al-Shahrani; Al-Ghamdi; Al-Sahafi, Aljuwayr; N. Al Dawsari, al-Buraikan; Al-Hamdan
UNAVAILABLE: S. Al Dawsari (Injured), Al-Malki (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Al-Faraj (Injured)
Key Stats
- Indonesia are without a win in their last five World Cup qualifying matches (D3 L2).
- Indonesia’s tally of five wins and 24 goals scored in the 2026 qualifiers are their highest totals in a single edition of a World Cup qualifying campaign.
- Saudi Arabia have won 12 and drawn three of their previous 15 international matches against Indonesia.
- Saudi Arabia have lost only three of their last 30 World Cup qualifying matches (W19 D8).
- Saudi Arabia have won three and drawn three of their last six World Cup qualifying matches outside of Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Arabia have lost only one of their last 13 World Cup qualifying matches outside of Saudi Arabia (W6 D6).
Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia Prediction
A point against Australia was far from a disaster for Saudi Arabia, provided they do a professional job here and get the better of a nation currently sat bottom of Group C. Every game for Saudi Arabia feels like a pressure-cooker right now such is the intense battle for that second automatic World Cup spot. But Herve Renard has brought an air of stability and confidence back into this Saudi Arabian squad and they should prove far too strong for the hosts.
Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia Tip: Saudi Arabia to win
