Saudi Arabia vs Thailand Prediction & Betting Tips - Asian Cup

Prediction published on 23/01/2024, 10:00  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 25/01/2024 at 02:00 in Football Predictions

Saudi Arabia will be looking to finish their Group F Asian Cup assignments on a high note when they face Thailand. These two sides are assured of advancing, with Saudi Arabia top and Thailand second. With six points from two wins in their opening encounters, Saudi Arabia are well poised as favorites coming here. They had an easy outing in the last game, beating Kyrgyz Republic 2-0. Their task was made even easier after their opponents were reduced to nine men. That win followed on from a 2-1 victory against Oman on Match Day 1. Saudi Arabia will now seek to finish their group assignments in the same breath, as they start thinking of the knockout stage. In their last seven matches, Saudi Arabia are unbeaten, winning six of them. They also have a strong run against Thailand, which strengthens their place as favorites coming here. In their eight meetings with Thailand, Saudi Arabia have never tasted defeat, winning seven. As things stand, they’ve matched their 2019 performance and will be looking to go further than the round of 16 this time.

Thailand are looking to confirm their place in the round of 16, which could happen even if they lost here. coming into this game, they only need to match Oman’s result in the other group game. Thailand are coming from a 0-0 draw with Oman, their second straight clean sheet at this competition. They know finishing top of this group is a possibility and they will try going for a win. That, they know will be a tall order, given their run against Saudi Arabia in previous meetings. A run of just three wins in their 12 matches at the Asian Cup isn’t very encouraging either. They have lost six of the 12 matches they’ve ever played at the Asian Cup. Masatada Ishii will be looking to end this miserable run at the continental competition. Key to getting a result here will be trying to break a sturdy Saudi defence. Thailand haven't managed to score in their last four meetings with Saudi Arabia.