Saudi Arabia vs Iraq Preview & Prediction | 2026 Arabian Gulf Cup | Group Stage
by Alex Lawes ·
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Saudi Arabia are looking to secure top spot in Group A of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup as they take on Iraq at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.
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Saudi Arabia vs Iraq prediction
Georgios Donis’ Saudi Arabians began with a slender 1-0 defeat of Kuwait with an unconvincing victory given to them by a late own goal before hammering Oman by three goals to nil with a brace scored by Firas Al Buraikan as well as a Hassan Kadesh strike.
Iraq, under the management of former Australia boss Graham Arnold, were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Oman in their opener before they entertainingly defeated Kuwait by three goals to two with a 99th minute Karrar Nabeel winner.
Iraq will fancy themselves to be competitive here but Saudi Arabia’s dominant performance the other day was a step in the right direction and The Green Falcons should be sided with.
Saudi Arabia vs Iraq tip: Double chance – Saudi Arabia to win or draw
