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Saudi Arabia betting tips, news and predictions


Heading to the sixth World Cup in their history, Saudi Arabia are looking to repeat their last 16 finish from 1994, having not made it out of the group since.

Having topped their World Cup qualifying group ahead of Japan, they head into the tournament losing just once in their 10-game stint. Their form was not as strong in the 2021 Arab Cup, however, failing to get out of a group consisting of Jordan, Palestine and Morocco.

With just two wins in seven games this calendar year, including losses to Colombia, Ecuador and Japan, the Middle-East side head into the tournament in poor form.

Drawn in a tricky group with Poland, Mexico and tournament heavyweights Argentina, the middle-eastern side will not be favoured to make it to the round of 16 this time around, but could yet spring a major surprise.

Saudi Arabia World Cup 2022 Tips

Read the latest Saudi Arabia odds ahead of the World Cup, including their odds to win the tournament, odds to claim the golden boot, 101 Great Goals’ top tip and more 2022 World Cup predictions and tips.

Saudi Arabia World Cup Predictions

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Saudi Arabia to win the World Cup - 750/1

Saudi Arabia are ranked as the most unlikely to win the World Cup

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Saudi Arabia are ranked 51st in the world, and highly unlikely to progress from their group, let alone advance deep into the tournament. Their qualifying record will offer them encouragement of causing problems for some of the bigger sides however.

Saudi Arabia Golden Boot Prediction

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Firas Al-Buraikan to win the golden boot - 250/1

Firas Al-Buraikan is unlikely to have many chances to score in such a tough group

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Saudi Arabia’s forwards will have their work cut out, with the side likely to sit back and look to soak up pressure before hitting on the counter in their games. They could feasibly exit the tournament without scoring a goal.

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Manager

Herve Renard

The 54-year-old French manager is a veteran of the AFCON circuit, having previously managed Morocco, Ivory Coast, Zambia and Angola. He has World Cup experience - his Morocco side managed just a point in 2018 - but with a 55% win rate as Saudi Arabia manager, has a positive record and will be hoping to spring a surprise or two.

Record

Total appearances: 6

First qualification: 1994

Most recent: 2018

Best achievement: Round of 16 (1994)

World Ranking: 51

Overall record: P16, W3, D2, L11

Key players

Salem Al Dawsari

Now 31-years-old, Al Hilal winger Salem Al Dawsari is set to be a key part of the Saudi setup this winter, with the veteran due to add to his 53 appearances for the national team.

The right-footed forward scored one of his nation’s two goals at the last World Cup, and has 14 to his name on the international stage. For any chance to make it out of the group stage, the former Villarreal man will have a massive role to play.

Salman Al-Faraj

Another veteran in the Saudi Arabia side, Al Faraj will be charged with running his nation’s engine room even at the age of 33.

The midfielder has been a central facet of his national setup, with 56 appearances to his name and occasionally captaining The Falcons, while he also did so at the Olympics.

101′s Saudi Arabia World Cup Tip

101 Great Goals is backing Saudi Arabia to have a tough tournament, in a very tough group. With three imposing teams to play against, they could easily exit the groups without a single point to their name.

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101's Top Tip

Saudi Arabia to finish on 0 points - 9/4

With Argentina, Mexico and Poland to play, it is hard seeing Saudi Arabia pick up a single point

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