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Senegal and Saudi Arabia will go head-to-head in an international friendly at Toyota Field in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, as both nations complete their final preparation ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
The Lions of Teranga are desperate to get back their stability after a recent setback ended their impressive form.
The Green Falcons, meanwhile, will be hoping to build on the recent victory that ended their winless streak before heading into the biggest competition in world football.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Senegal vs. Saudi Arabia key stats
- Senegal have only lost twice in their last 11 international games across all competitions.
- Saudi Arabia have struggled in recent matches, losing four of their last five international games across all competitions.
- Saudi Arabia have failed to keep a clean sheet in nine of their last 10 international games across all competitions.
Senegal vs. Saudi Arabia preview: Final preparation for both countries before World Cup
| Senegal | vs | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| 14th | FIFA Ranking | 61st |
| Idrissa Gueye (130) | Most Caps | Salem Al-Dawsari (109) |
| Sadio Mane (55) | Most Goals | Salem Al-Dawsari (27) |
| 965 | Total Caps | 878 |
| 129 | Total Goals | 94 |
| 0 | Uncapped Players | 0 |
With the World Cup now a few days away, Saudi Arabia and Senegal are expected to use the fixture to fine-tune tactics and assess their squads one final time.
Senegal head into this friendly game looking to bounce back from an entertaining 3-2 loss to the United States.
The West Africans twice found the net through Sadio Mane, but goals from Sergino Dest, Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun secured victory for the hosts.
Their two-game winning streak came to an end with the defeat, making it two losses in their last 10 games in all competitions, including Morocco's awarded AFCON final triumph.
Despite the setback, the Teranga Lions remain one of Africa’s strongest sides, having lifted the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
However, the tournament's aftermath generated controversy following the CAF Appeal Board's decision regarding the final against Morocco.
The CAF Appeal Board snatched the crown out of Senegal's hands, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory and crowning them the 2025 AFCON winners.
With their focus now on the World Cup, Senegal face a daunting challenge in Group I, where they will come up against France, Norway and Iraq.
Meanwhile, the Green Falcons have experienced inconsistent results during their warm-up schedule, having managed just one win in their last four friendly games.
After suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat to Ecuador, they responded impressively with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Puerto Rico.
The win ended a miserable run of losses and gave them a little boost heading into the summer tournament.
Saudi Arabia are preparing for a demanding World Cup campaign, having been placed in Group H alongside Uruguay, Spain and Cape Verde.
Facing Senegal offers valuable preparation, particularly with another African opponent, Cape Verde, awaiting them later in the group stage.
Senegal vs. Saudi Arabia form guide & betting tips
| Senegal | vs | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
WLWWL |
Form | LLLLW |
| 8 | Goals For | 5 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 9 |
LWWWL |
International Friendly | LLLLW |
Whispers predicts: Senegal 2-1 Saudi Arabia
Senegal have been in better form than Saudi Arabia, and we predict a comfortable 2-1 victory for them in this encounter.
The Lions of Teranga possess a significantly higher calibre of player, with stars playing at the elite level in Europe and the top clubs in the Middle East.
The attacking unit of Senegal should prove too powerful for the Saudi side, although the Green Falcons are capable of finding the back of the net.
Bookmakers have priced the African giants as the clear favourites to win this match at 4/6 (1.67) odds.
A draw is currently priced at 14/5 (3.80), while an upset victory for Saudi Arabia is priced at 4/1 (5.00), suggesting that bookmakers do not expect the Green Falcons to win in Texas.
Given the defensive issues shown by both teams in their recent friendly defeats, the odds of 1/1 (2.00) for over 2.5 goals represent good value.
Additionally, both teams to score is highly attractive at 19/20 (1.95), while backing Senegal to score two or more goals is priced at 5/6 (1.83).
> Home to win at 4/6 (1.67) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> Home team total goals (over 1.5) at 5/6 (1.83) | Likelihood: Possible
> BTTS at 19/20 (1.95) | Likelihood: Probable