Saudi Arabia vs Oman: Betting odds
Here is what Saudi Arabia's and Oman's chances to win look like according to the Betobet bookmaker:
Saudi Arabia - 1.57
Draw - 3.88
Oman - 5.70
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia made some noise at the previous World Cup: they were the only team to beat Argentina on their way to the triumph.
Since that time, Saud Arabia have changed two head coaches. World-known tactician, Roberto Mancini, took over in August 2023. The Italian is the biggest star in the team where all players represent local clubs.
Lately, Saudi Pro League has lured lots of star players from European clubs. Players like Cristiano Ronaldo or Karim Benzema are supposed to lead by example. Have local players become any better? We're going to find out soon.
Oman
Branco Ivanovic has been working with Oman since 2020. Before the 2022 World Cup, he was close to qualifying. Oman sensationally beat Japan away but still failed to get to the tournament.
Last year, Oman reached the final in the Arabian Gulf Cup. It's not the most prestigious tournament in Asia but still it's a good result.
Long gone are days when Premier League goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi was starring for Oman. Today, most players on the Oman roster play for local teams with a few additions from Bahrein and Qatar.
Saudi Arabia vs Oman: Facts to know
Saudi Arabia haven't conceded a goal in the last five games.
Oman head coach Branco Ivanovic has managed 13 different teams, two of them in the Saudi Pro League (Al-Ittifaq and Al-Ahli).
Saudi Arabia vs Oman: Head-to-head
There have been ten games between the sides. Surprisingly, Saudi Arabia are a weaker side: they lost five times and won just three games.
However, if you exclude friendlies and minor tournaments, Saudi Arabia look much better in the remaining four games: two wins and two draws.
In the 2022 World Cup qualifier, Saudi Arabia beat Oman twice, 1-0 on both occasions.
Saudi Arabia vs Oman: Prediction
Oman are a disciplined and stubborn team with good defence. Against Saudi Arabia there will be no lack of motivation. That's why Mancini's men might find it hard to score early and put the game to sleep long before the full-time.
That's why both bet suggestions from us are based on expecting few goals in this game.
We suggest to bet on Saudi Arabia's win + goals total under 3.5 (betting odds - 2.11)
Alternative bet: Goals total in first 30 minutes under 0.5 (betting odds - 1.91)
