Yemen vs Saudi Arabia Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: 6th January 2023
Kick-Off: 18:30 UK, 19:30 CET

Yemen will face Saudi Arabia in the first round of the group stage of the GULF Cup of Nations in Asia.

Yemen vs Saudi Arabia: Top Free Betting Tips

Saudi Arabia definitely impressed during the World Cup and they will be motivated to score a good result in this game. Here are our predictions.

Team Total Goals Prediction: Saudi Arabia Over 1.5 Goals

We definitely expect Saudi Arabia to have a huge advantage ahead of this game. The team is far better than their opponents, so we expect them to score multiple goals this game. Yemen's defense is terrible and they concede 2+ goals in the majority of the games they play. It happened in seven out of the last ten cases. We have no doubts that Saudi Arabia will win this game.

Half Time Result Prediction: Saudi Arabia to Win

Saudi Arabia's odds for the full time result are too low to be concedered but the value of the Half Time alternative is great. Saudi Arabia proved that they can play well agains significantly better teams and judging by the fact that Yemen concede multiple times per game, we expect it to happen in the first half of the match too.

Correct Score Prediction: 0:3 to Saudi Arabia

This seems to be a suitable prediction for this game. Saudi Arabia have one of the strongest squads in Asia and should be able to beat Yemen with a difference. We find equal value in both the 0:2 option and the 0:3 option, so consider going for both in this match.

Yemen vs Saudi Arabia: Form, Recent Games, and News

Yemen Preview

Yemen are one of the current-weakest national teams in the entire world. They are currently ranked 154th in the world. They have a single win in the last 15 games in all tournaments and it was against Palestine. They lost almost all games after that and do not have a win since November 2019. They have also not scored a goal since that period either.

Saudi Arabia Preview

Saudi Arabia gave the world one of the most shocking results in the history of the World Cup after beating the future World Champions Argentina with 1:2 in the opening game. Since then, however, the team failed in both other games and finished its participation. Nevertheless, they remain one of the best national teams in Asia and one of the favorites for this tournament.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Yemen vs Saudi Arabia

• Yemen have not scored a goal in 10 consecutive games in all tournaments.

• Yemen have not won a game in 11 consecutive games in all tournaments.

• Excluding the World Cup Games, Saudi Arabia had less than 2.5 goals in 17 consecutive matches in all tournaments.

FAQs regarding Yemen vs Saudi Arabia

In which places are both national teams in the World Rankings?

There is a huge gap between the two countries. Yemen are ranked 154th while Saudi Arabia are 49th.

Which team won the previous encounter?

The teams last met last year for the WC qualifiers and Saudi Arabia won 3:0.

Which team is the favorite to win this game?

Saudi Arabia are a huge favorite ahead of this match.