Oman hosts Saudi Arabia in round 2 of the third stage of the World Cup qualification. The match will be played on Tuesday, September 7th at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex (Muscat)
Oman surprised with its very high-quality game against Japan away. Ivankovic's charges were not at all afraid of the more eminent opponent. They played bold offensive football and were able to score the winning goal, which they had deserved. I saw excellent physics and high pressure in the performance of a little-known national team. The Omanis may also surprise Saudis and bookmakers at home. Since June, the hosts have gained six victories in a row in different tournaments, so they are underestimated.
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Saudi Arabia had a colossal advantage in the home match against Vietnam. Having conceded in the 3rd minute from the underdog, the hosts pressed the opponent and the pressure affected at the beginning of the second half, when Vietnam sailed away. The national team of Saudi Arabia is quite good in the attack, but it will not run forward as much as at home. According to what I saw in the first round of the decisive qualification stage in Asia, the Arabians are not significantly stronger than the Omanis.
I must say that Oman is not the most convenient opponent for Saudi Arabia. The Green Falcons gained only one victory over the Reds in the last eight head-to-head matches, and the most frequent score was 0-0. The Omanis impressed the football fans with excellent conditions. The team showed high pressure and didn’t allow the Japanese to create danger in the attack. The Arabians are no better than the opponent now, so we will bet on the hosts.
Prediction for the match: Oman to win with +0.5 handicap
