Saudi Arabia take on the visitors United Arab Emirates in the round 4 match of qualification for the World Cup 2018. The match will be played on Tuesday, October 2016.
Saudi Arabia had excellent start of the third stage, taking seven points in three matches, beating Thailand, 1-0, Iraq, 2-1, and drawing with favorites Australia. So, the hosts of the match are currently second in the group behind Australia due to worse goal difference. The team is on 13-match undefeated run, recording the most recent loss in the middle of January 2015. Saudi Arabia recorded tem win and three draws in these matches.
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UAE national team also have nice start of the third stage of qualification, sensationally beating one of the favorites Japan, 2-1, Thailand, 3-1, and losing to favorites Australia, 0-1. So, the visiting side is currently third with six points after three matches. The visiting side played 10 matches in 2016, recording five wins, one draw and four defeats.
Saudi Arabia are quite successful in head-to-heads between the teams. UAE won their most recent match against Saudi Arabia back in 2007. Following nine matches ended with seven wins of today’s hosts and two draws. Considering such positive record and impressive undefeated streak of Saudi Arabia, we can expect them to be close to a victory in this match and extend both runs.
Prediction for the match: Saudi Arabia to win with +0.0 Asian handicap.