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

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There is one spot theoretically up for grabs in this groups with these two teams in contention but Saudi Arabia must win by a five-goal margin

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

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

Key stats

• Saudi Arabia have lost only four of their last 34 World Cup qualifying matches (W21 D9).
• Saudi Arabia have kept five clean sheets in their last six World Cup qualifying matches.
• Australia have lost only one of their last 17 World Cup qualifying matches (W11 D5).
• Australia have lost only two of their last 22 international matches (W15 D5).
• Australia have kept 11 clean sheets in their last 16 World Cup qualifying matches.

Saudi Arabia vs Australia prediction

Saudi Arabia come into this final match of the third-round group stage knowing they have to win by five goals to overtake Australia and claim second place.

If they fail to do so, they will progress to the fourth round and another group stage to be played in October and that is the most likely scenario after the results on Thursday.

The Saudis were frustrated by the news that Japan played a somewhat weakened team against Australia but they can ultimately only blame themselves for a mediocre set of results so far.

Australia know they have to approach this match in the usual manner but knowing their margin for error, that will likely also play into their hands stylistically in this match also.

They are a different animal under Tony Popovic and they have real momentum right now. Even though the emphasis is on the home side to get the win, the visitors will be fired up and they could even come away with the points.

Saudi Arabia vs Australia tip: Australia draw no bet