Indonesia and Saudi Arabia will face off against each other in their first fixture of the fourth round of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification on Wednesday evening. Both nations have been placed in Group B alongside Iraq.
Whichever nation finishes at the top of the group will earn an automatic place at next year's World Cup hosted by Canada, Mexico and the USA. Nonetheless, with only three nations in the group, every game played holds an amount of significance.
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Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia prediction: Saudis to secure victory?
Key stats
- Indonesia have won just once in three games in total in all competitions.
- Saudi Arabia have lost just once in five away matches.
- Indonesia have won just one of the previous eight H2Hs across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Indonesia 1-2 Saudi Arabia
Ranking 60 places above Indonesia in the official FIFA World Rankings, Saudi Arabia should be expected to take home all three points. It will not be easy for them though, as they will be reminded by Indonesian fans that their team won the last meeting back in November.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Saudi Arabia strong favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Saudi Arabia are the heavy favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points. A draw can be backed at just over 26%, while the chances of an Indonesia victory are rated at just under 17%.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Football Betting Tips Today page to read more of our predictions for other World Cup qualifiers.
Most recent H2Hs: Indonesia won last meeting
As mentioned before, Indonesia actually won the last H2H between the two sides, a 2-0 victory in November. However, that was their only win in eight previous meetings, and so Saudi Arabia will still be expected to win this clash.
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Indonesia preview: Romeny injury blow
Ole Romeny, who has scored three goals in four caps for Indonesia, will unfortunately miss out through injury. Otherwise, they should be able to name a fairly strong starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Argawinata (GK); Ridho; Idzes, Hubner; Sayuri, Haye, Pelupessy, Verdonk; Vikri, Sananta & Kambuaya
Last five results:
- Indonesia 0-0 Lebanon
- Indonesia 6-0 Chinese Taipei
- Japan 6-0 Indonesia
- Indonesia 1-0 China
- Indonesia 1-0 Bahrain
Saudi Arabia preview: Attacking XI expected
Saudi Arabia are expected to field an attacking starting XI here. They have reported no fresh injury concerns in their squad at the time of writing.
Predicted lineup: Al-Aqidi (GK); Al-Amri, Boushal, Al-Tambakti, Al-Harbi; Al-Dawsari, Kanno, Al-Hassan, Ali; Al-Shehri & Al-Buraikan
Last five results:
- Czech Republic 1-1 Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Arabia 2-1 North Macedonia
- Mexico 2-0 Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Arabia 1-1 Trinidad & Tobago
- Saudi Arabia 0-1 USA
Player to watch: Salem Al-Dawsari
Al Hilal star Salem Al-Dawsari remains a key player for his country. Indeed, he has scored a total of 25 senior goals for Saudi Arabia so far in his international career, and will be hoping to add to his tally against Indonesia in World Cup qualifying on Wednesday.