Saudi Arabia vs Trinidad and Tobago Predictions & Tips - Trinidad to Test Out-of-Form Saudis

Ryan Allan

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Last updated: 18 Dec 2024

Ryan Allan 18 Dec 2024

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Saudi Arabia looking for a first win in five matches
Can Trinidad score a surprise win on Tuesday?

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Can Saudi Arabia break their four-game winless stretch on Tuesday? (Getty)

Saudi Arabia vs Trinidad and Tobago Predictions
Head to Head
Saudi Arabia Form
Saudi Arabia Team News
Trinidad & Tobago Form
Trinidad & Tobago Squad & Team News

Saudi Arabia vs Trinidad and Tobago Predictions

The Saudis are overwhelming favourites, but recent form suggests this might not be as easy as oddsmakers imply.

I'm taking a chance on the visitors to cover the +2 handicap on Tuesday.

Stats

Saudi Arabia failed to win 4 of their last 5 home matches
Saudi Arabia failed to win 9 of their last 12 matches
Saudi Arabia failed to win by more than 1 goal in 13 of their last 15 home matches
Trinidad and Tobago are unbeaten in 7 of their last 8 matches

Head to Head

Saudi Arabia and Trinidad will meet for the second time on Tuesday. Trinidad claimed a 3-1 win in their only previous encounter in a friendly in Riyadh 11 years ago.

Saudi Arabia Form

Saudi Arabia return to Riyadh now winless in four matches after a disastrous 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat against Indonesia in November. Hervé Renard's return to the Saudi hot seat failed to inspire a turnaround in fortunes as Marselino Ferdinan's double strike secured a shock win for the Indonesians.

The Falcons have failed to score while picking up just two points from their last four World Cup qualifiers and now find themselves in real danger of missing out on qualification for the first time since 2014.

Since their impressive performance at the World Cup in 2022, the Saudis have failed to win 19 of 25 matches played across all competitions.

Saudi Arabia Team News

Goalkeepers: Mohammed Al-Owais, Ahmed Al-Kassar, Mohammed Al-Rubaie, Nawaf Al-Aqidi

Defenders: Saud Abdulhamid, Yasser Al-Shahrani, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Hassan Al-Tambakti, Sultan Al-Ghannam, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Ali Lajami, Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti, Nawaf Boushal

Midfielders: Salem Al-Dawsari, Mohamed Kanno, Abdulellah Al-Malki, Nasser Al-Dawsari, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Musab Al-Juwayr, Mohammed Al-Qahtani, Ayman Fallatah, Abdulmalik Al-Othawiari

Forwards: Firas Al-Buraikan, Saleh Al-Shehri, Abdullah Al-Hamdan, Abdullah Radif, Haroune Camara

Saudi Arabia boss Renard has a 28-man squad to choose from for Tuesday's international fixture. Neom midfielder Abdulmalik Al-Oyayari is one of three uncapped players included in the selection.

Roma defender Saud Abdulhamid is expected to feature after he became the first Saudi player to score in a European league last weekend.

Trinidad & Tobago Form

Trinidad & Tobago make the long journey to Riyadh in decent form after picking up four points from a pair of Concacaf Nations League matches against Cuba in October. Real Gill's second international goal secured a 3-1 win in Bacolet last time out.

The Soca Warriors picked up four wins and only one defeat from their last eight matches since May. Trinidad also boast a solid record in friendly fixtures with six wins and one loss recorded in ten games played since 2022.

Angus Eve's side are currently ranked 102nd in the FIFA Rankings, 43 places behind their opponents on Tuesday.

Trinidad & Tobago Squad & Team News

Goalkeepers: Adrian Foncette, Denzil Smith, Christopher Biggette

Defenders: Joevin Jones, Aubrey David, Alvin Jones, Sheldon Bateau, Triston Hodge, Justin Garcia, Ross Russell Jr., Shannon Gomez

Midfielders: Kevin Molino, Noah Powder, Michel Poon-Angeron, Andre Rampersad, John-Paul Rochford, Isaiah Lee, Dantaye Gilbert

Forwards: Ryan Telfer, Real Gill, Nathaniel James, Kevon Woodley, Tyrese Spicer, Levi García

Head coach Eve has a 24-man squad available for Tuesday's friendly in Riyadh. AEK Athens forward Levi García is a likely candidate to lead the T&T attack this week.

Verdict

Saudi Arabia v Trinidad and Tobago

The Saudis have little confidence coming into this clash and could struggle to see off their Caribbean visitors.

I'll take a chance on Trinidad covering a +2 handicap at the Al-Shabab Club Stadium.

Trinidad and Tobago +2

Handicap

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