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Palestine and Saudi Arabia clash at the Lusail Stadium on Thursday in the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. Ranked 96th in the world, the Lions of Canaan won Group A ahead of Syria by virtue of more goals scored as both teams finished with five points each.
They began their campaign with a narrow 1-0 defeat of Qatar after Sultan Al-Brake netted the only goal of the game in the fifth added minute to inadvertently earn Palestine all three points.
The side then fought back from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Tunisia before seeing out a 0-0 stalemate with Syria.
For the first time in six Arab Cup appearances, Palestine have made it to the knockout stages of the competition, creating a piece of history for the nation.
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Saudi Arabia came second in Group B with six points as Morocco finished ahead of them with seven. The Green Falcons began their campaign with a 2-1 defeat of Oman before a 3-1 win over minnows Comoros. However, the Atlas Lions beat them 1-0 in a clash for the top spot in the group, condemning the Gulf side to second.
Palestine vs Saudi Arabia Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- Saudi Arabia are unbeaten against Palestine in nine clashes, winning five of those games.
- The sides have met in the FIFA Arab Cup three times before, with Saudi Arabia winning the first one in 1992, followed by two draws in 2012 and 2021.
- The Qasioun Eagles are unbeaten in their last four games in all competitions, but have won just once during this run. They have kept three clean sheets too.
- Saudi Arabia are ranked 60th in the world, while Palestine are in 96th position, according to the latest FIFA World Ranking.
Palestine vs Saudi Arabia Prediction
Saudi Arabia's incredible record with Palestine holds them in good standing here. The Qasioun Eagles have been quite impressive this time, but their dream run could end here against a bogey team.
The Green Falcons are expected to secure the win, albeit narrowly.
Prediction: Palestine 1-2 Saudi Arabia
Palestine vs Saudi Arabia Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Saudi Arabia to win
Tip 2 -Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
