Arabian Gulf Cup
Semi-final
Iraq vs Qatar
Al-Minaa Olympic Stadium, Basra, Iraq
16.01.2023 20:15
In the upcoming fixture of the Arabian Gulf Cup, we have Iraq taking on Qatar in the semi-final competition. Going in the match, both sides stand unbeaten so far in the competition, making the upcoming fixture quite intense and unpredictable. Either side could come out victorious, however, much will depend on how the two carry themselves forward. The last time these two sides played against each other, Oman won 3-0.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Bahrain - Coming off a Draw Against Kuwait (DWWLD)
Going in the game, Bahrain is coming off a draw against Kuwait (1-1), in which Alhumaidan Mahdi scored the only goal from Bahrain’s side. In the previous game, Bahrain managed a possession of 55% with total three shots on target. Moreover, Bahrain managed an accurate passing percentage of 80%, which was quite peculiar. With the likes of H. A Idris, K. Al Aswad, and M. Al-Humaidan in the lineup, Bahrain can certainly pull off a blinder and make it to the finals of the competition.
Key Players for Bahrain
- A. M. H. Benaddi
- K. Al Aswad
- M. Al- Humaidan
Oman - Defeated Green Falcons and Propelled Through to the Semis (WWDWW)
So far in the competition Oman is enjoying an unbeaten run which is why it stands significant chances of defeating Bahrain on paper. However, the winner will be only decided on how the two sides manage their resources in the very critical stages of the game. In the previous game, Oman had a possession of just 38%, with an accurate passing percentage of 74%. Al Mandhar Al Alawi and Harib Al-Saadi scored goals in the 34th and 84th minutes of the contest.
Key Players for Oman
- S. Al-Yahyaei
- A. Al Alawi
- I. Al Sabhi
Expert Betting Tips
Going in the contest, Bahrain are likely to start of well and capitalize Oman, however, the winner can be only decided after a robust 90 minutes of play. The game total is expected to be under 2.5 goals in the high pressure contest, and only Bahrain to score.
- Bahrain to Win for 2.37
- To Qualify - Bahrain for 1.68
- To Qualify - Bahrain for 1.68