China vs. Saudi Arabia - Prediction, Team News, Lineups

Preview

China and Saudi Arabia will face off in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Thursday, March 24, 2023. Both teams are level on points in Group B, so the match is likely to be a close contest. China will be looking to build on their impressive 3-1 win over Vietnam in their last qualifier. The Chinese team has a number of talented players, including Wu Lei, who plays for Espanyol in Spain. Saudi Arabia will be hoping to bounce back from their 2-0 defeat to Japan in their last qualifier. The Saudis have a strong team, led by Salman Al-Faraj, who plays for Al-Hilal. The match is likely to be a tight affair, with both teams having a chance of winning. China will be looking to use their home advantage to their advantage, while Saudi Arabia will be hoping to continue their good form in qualifying.

Team News

China have no major injury concerns ahead of the match. However, Saudi Arabia will be without a number of key players, including Abdullah Otayf, who is suspended, and Yasser Al-Shahrani, who is injured. China possible starting lineup: * Goalkeeper: Liu Dianzuo * Defenders: Jiang Guangtai, Li Lei, Tan Long, Zhang Linpeng * Midfielders: Wu Xi, Chi Zhongguo,蒿俊闵 * Forwards: Wu Lei, Elkeson, Zhang Yuning Saudi Arabia possible starting lineup: * Goalkeeper: Mohammed Al-Owais * Defenders: Saud Abdulhamid, Hassan Tambakti, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Yasser Al-Shahrani * Midfielders: Abdulelah Al-Malki, Salman Al-Faraj, Nawaf Al Abed * Forwards: Fahad Al-Muwallad, Saleh Al-Shehri, Firas Al-Buraikan

Prediction

This is a tough match to call, with both teams evenly matched. However, China's home advantage could give them a slight edge. I predict that China will win 2-1.