Oman take on Qatar at the Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Stadium in a Gulf Cup Group Stage fixture on Tuesday, 24 December. Read our latest football predictions for the contest below.
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Oman vs Qatar prediction: Expect few goals
Key Stats
- Each of Oman’s last four fixtures have featured under 2.5 goals.
- Both Oman and Qatar drew 1-1 in their opening Gulf Cup Group Stage matches.
- Qatar collected six bookings in their last assignment in the group against UAE.
- Qatar are unbeaten in ten previous meetings with Oman.
Correct score prediction: Oman 1-1 Qatar
Oman and Qatar both shared the spoils following 1-1 draws with their opponents in their respective group openers, and with both attacks lacking cutting edge, another low-score draw could be an option to consider in the correct score market here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Neutral ground a factor
- HOME: TBC
- DRAW: TBC
- AWAY: TBC
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Oman have won only three of their last nine games in all competitions including friendlies, though all three of those victories were secured on home soil. Tuesday’s fixture is on neutral ground, however.
Qatar drew 1-1 with UAE in their first group test, just a month after they were beaten 5-0 by the same opponents in a World Cup Qualification clash. Make sure to view our free football tips page for more international predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Qatar have the better record
Qatar managed to avoid defeat in each of their last ten meetings with Oman. Qatar won 2-1 when the nations last met in December 2021.
FIFA Arab Cup 03/12/21
Qatar
Oman
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 07/06/21
Qatar
Oman
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 15/10/19
Qatar
Oman
International Match 31/12/14
Qatar
Oman
Gulf Cup 23/11/14
Oman
Qatar
Oman preview: Al Sabhi to lead the line
Oman are usually deployed in a 4-2-3-1 formation by Head Coach Rasheed Jaber. Issam Al-Sabhi is the top scorer in their current squad with 11 goals while 34-year-old defender Mohammed Al-Musalami is the most capped player in the camp with 122 appearances.
Predicted lineup: Al Mukhaini (GK), Al Harthis, Al Khamisi, Al Musalami, Al Busaidi, Al Saadi, Al Alawi, Al Yahmadi, Fawaz, Al Aghbari, Al Sabhi
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
W
Kuwait
0
Oman
1
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 20/03/25
D
South Korea
1
Oman
1
International Match 13/03/25
D
Sudan
0
Oman
0
Gulf Cup 04/01/25
L
Bahrain
2
Oman
1
Gulf Cup 31/12/24
W
Saudi Arabia
1
Oman
2
Qatar preview: Ali is Qatar’s chief threat
Qatar used a back-three system in their 1-1 draw with UAE last time out, so expect a similar formation on Tuesday. 59-goal Almoez Ali is the top scorer in the Qatari ranks. Just three players in the squad play their football outside of Qatar.
Predicted lineup: Barsham (GK), Salman, Al Hussain, Ellithi, Fathy, Meshaal, Gaber, El Amin, Abdurisag, Afif, Ali
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
L
Kyrgyzstan
3
Qatar
1
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 20/03/25
W
North Korea
1
Qatar
5
Gulf Cup 27/12/24
D
Kuwait
1
Qatar
1
Gulf Cup 24/12/24
L
Oman
2
Qatar
1
Gulf Cup 21/12/24
D
United Arab Emirates
1
Qatar
1