Oman vs Saudi Arabia Prediction 31.12.2024 | Gulf Cup

• Competition: Gulf Cup
• Date: 31.12.2024
• Kickoff: 14:30 UK / 15:30 CET
• Venue: Sulaibikhat Stadium (Kuwait)

The semifinal of the Arabian Gulf Cup brings us an exciting matchup between Oman and Saudi Arabia.Oman reached this stage as the group leaders, overcoming Kuwait, UAE, and Qatar. The key moment came in their final group match against UAE, which was a direct decider for progression. Oman needed only a draw, while UAE required a victory. It seemed UAE would live up to their role as favorites, leading the game from the 20th minute and controlling the pace. However, Oman managed to rally, and with a goal from Abdulrahman Al Mushaifri 15 minutes before the end, they secured a significant achievement.On the other side, Saudi Arabia bounced back from an initial shock and defeat to Bahrain, securing two wins against Yemen and Iraq to progress to the next phase. All three of their group-stage matches were full of excitement and comebacks, as reflected in the number of goals scored. Saudi Arabia has been waiting for this trophy for 20 years, and they arrive at the tournament highly motivated.

Oman vs Saudi Arabia pick: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE

In the past, matches between these teams were often dull and unattractive, marked by defensive play and few goals. However, that has changed in recent years. Both teams have showcased impressive attacking quality in this tournament, with a clear intention to play an open, high-scoring game. There’s no reason to believe this won't be the case in this match as well. Saudi Arabia is the most prolific team in the tournament, having scored 8 goals, and are likely slight favorites in this matchup. However, Oman has proven they can compete with the best teams in Asia, so they should not be counted out. BTTS (Both Teams To Score) seems like the best option.