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Can Comoros outclass Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia to win (2-0)
Tournament: FIFA Arab Cup, 2025 | Venue: Al Bayt Stadium (Al Khor)
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In the second Group B clash of the day, Comoros and Saudi Arabia will square off at Al Bayt Stadium, with kickoff set for 12 AM IST on December 6. Both sides arrive with contrasting fortunes from Day 1 — Saudi Arabia riding high after a 2-1 win over Oman, while Comoros were swept aside 3-1 by Morocco. It’s a must-win for Comoros, but not for the confident Green Falcons.
Current Standings: Comoros sit at the bottom with zero points and a –2 goal difference, while Saudi Arabia share three points with Morocco but occupy second place for now.
Head-to-head Record: It will be the first meeting between the teams in a competitive game.
Comoros’ first-ever Arab Cup outing ended in disappointment, as they were outclassed by 11th-ranked Morocco and conceded three first-half goals. Their lone reply came via an own goal — the only moment they truly troubled the Atlas Lions.
However, the second half did bring some positives as Comoros saw 58% possession and fired nine attempts — but most lacked accuracy, and Morocco had already eased the tempo. Even so, that brief improvement is all they have to cling to, as the defeat now leaves Les Coelacantes needing at least a draw, if not a win, to stay alive in the tournament.
Comoros’ hopes in the second game may hinge on Zaia Amir and Ibroihim Youssuf stepping up. Youssuf managed two attempts against Morocco, with one blocked, while Amir created a big chance and delivered a key pass. They’ll need far more influence this time if Comoros are to stand a fighting chance.
Comoros Probable Starting Lineup - Ahamada (GK), Said, Nassim Ahmed, Karim Mohamed, Haimidou Alii, Kari, Zainou Mohamed, Saindou, Youssouf Ibroihim, Zakouani, Zaid Amir.
For Saudi Arabia, the opening day went almost exactly to script. They battled past a tricky Oman side 2-1 in a tough contest where all the action came after halftime. Feras Al-Buraikan — their World Cup qualifying top scorer — broke the deadlock, only for Oman to hit back moments later. But the Falcons showed their trademark resilience, restoring the lead through Saleh Al-Sehri to seal a well-earned win.
Thanks to their opening win, the Green Falcons are now primed to reach the knockout stage — something they couldn’t manage in 2021. A victory over Comoros would seal qualification, while even a draw keeps them well in the race. And facing a side ranked outside the FIFA top 100, Saudi Arabia will fully expect to take that next step.
Saudi’s evergreen talisman Salem Al-Dawsari — one of the nation’s all-time greats and their World Cup top scorer — was at the heart of everything again, assisting both goals and firing five attempts of his own. Once more, he’ll be the player the Falcons look to for inspiration.
Saudi Arabia Probable Starting Lineup - Al Aqidi (Gk) ; Boushal, Al-Ahmed, Tambakti, Yahya, Al Juwayr, Khaibari,Mohamed Kanno, Al Dawsari, Al Buraikan, Aboulshamat.
Since September, Saudi Arabia have been in strong form, winning four, drawing two and losing only once — and that was just a friendly against Algeria. With a 46-place gap in the FIFA rankings and no prior meetings between the sides, it’s hard to look past the Falcons here.
Saudi Arabia to win (2-0)
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