TIPS - Saudi Arabia VS Iraq

[(Saudi Arabia) Strength]:
1. Forward Firas Al-Buraikan, who plays for Al-Ahli Saudi FC, scored 2 goals in the last World Cup qualifier, showing his outstanding scoring form.
2. Saudi Arabia scored in each of the last 3 games, with an average of 2 goals per game, boasting stable attack.

[(Saudi Arabia) Neutral]:
1. Saudi Arabia are 59th in the world, while Iraq are 58th, showing that both sides are close in the rankings.
2. There were goals scored at halftime in 8 of Saudi Arabia's last 10 games, which were not dull.

[(Saudi Arabia) Weakness]:
1. Midfielder Mohamed Kanno, who plays for Al Hilal SFC, received 2 yellow cards in the last World Cup qualifier and will be suspended in this game.
2. Saudi Arabia won only 3 of their last 11 domestic competitive games, revealing unstable home performances.
3. Saudi Arabia only drew one and lost one in the last 2 home games against Iraq.

[(Iraq) Strength]:
1. Iraq won 4 games across all competitions in a row lately, including a narrow 1-0 win over Indonesia in the last World Cup qualifier.
2. Iraq kept clean sheets in two consecutive qualifiers, boasting outstanding defense.
3. Iraq lost only 4 of the last 20 away games, showcasing remarkable performances on the road.

[(Iraq) Neutral]:
1. Iraq drew 0-0 at halftime in 5 consecutive matches, which were dull.
2. Both sides won six and lost six in their last 12 competitive encounters.

[(Iraq) Weakness]:
1. The current total market value of the Iraq squad is approximately 16 million euros, while the Saudi Arabia squad is valued at approximately 30 million euros.

[Tips]:
There is only a one-place difference between the two teams in the World Rankings, but Saudi Arabia hold a lead over Iraq in terms of squad strength.

In their last World Cup qualifier during this international window, both teams secured a victory by a one-goal margin.

In their last 12 competitive head-to-head encounters, the two sides had the same records.

Saudi Arabia, who hold the home advantage in this fixture, receive solid support from the AH line.

Thus, Saudi Arabia are favored to win at home.

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