On Thursday, March 21, Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan will face each other at the Al-Awwal Stadium as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Saudi Arabia vs Tajikistan: Betting odds
Here is how bookies rate both teams' chances, according to the odds from our betting partner Megapari:
Saudi Arabia - 1.32
Draw - 5.15
Tajikistan - 9.95
Saudi Arabia: Current form and team news
Roberto Mancini's team didn't perform up to the expectations of their fans at the recent Asian Cup held in Qatar. They won their group matches but lost in the 1/8 finals against South Korea due to playing too cautiously and not taking risks. However, the team is doing well at the ongoing World Cup 2026 qualifiers. They have scored 6 goals, conceded none, and earned 6 points after two rounds.
Tajikistan: Current form and team news
Tajikistan surprised many by performing better than Saudi Arabia in the last Asian Cup, reaching the quarterfinals. However, they lost to Jordan after scoring an own goal. It’s worth noting that Tajikistan and Jordan will compete in the next round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with Tajikistan having an advantage of four points compared to Jordan's one point.
Saudi Arabia vs Tajikistan: Facts to know
Saudi Arabia have been unbeaten in the last 9 matches, with 6 wins and 3 draws. However, one of those draws turned into a defeat on penalties against the Koreans.
Mancini's team has managed to keep a clean sheet in 7 out of their last 9 matches.
Tajikistan have scored in their last 5 away matches at the World Cup qualifiers.
Saudi Arabia vs Tajikistan: Head-to-head
Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan have not played against each other in any official matches to this day. However, there was a friendly game between the two teams in 2005, where Saudi Arabia beat Tajikistan 3-0.
Saudi Arabia vs Tajikistan: Prediction and betting tips
The upcoming football match between Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan is expected to be an intense one. After the Asian Cup failure, Roberto Mancini is likely to lead his team with a more aggressive approach. However, Tajikistan is also expected to put up a good fight, inspired by their recent performance in Qatar.
Our betting tip: Goals total over 2.5 (Megapari odds - 1.86)
