Spain vs Saudi Arabia Predictions - Spain set to bounce back to form

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Spain unbeaten against Saudi Arabia in previous meetings.
Saudi Arabia struggling, only 1 win in last 7 matches.
Spain favoured to win to nil, with a 4-0 score.

Spain have won all their matches against Saudi Arabia (Getty Images)

Spain produced a disappointing performance in their FIFA World Cup Group H opener, but have a perfect winning record against Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia drew their opening fixture, and have been struggling to win lately. Spain are predicted to win to nil.

Spain have won 7 of their last 11 fixtures.
Spain have scored 7 goals in 5 matches.
Spain have conceded 2 goals in 5 games.
Saudi Arabia have lost 4 of their last 7 fixtures.
Saudi Arabia have scored 6 goals in 5 games.
Saudi Arabia have conceded 5 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head

Spain have the advantage over Saudi Arabia, with three victories to none in three meetings.

Spain Form

Spain had no answer in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup group game against Cape Verde on Monday, drawing 0-0 after squandering many chances to win the game.

La Roja had 74% possession and 23 shots in the game, with eight attempts on target.

Before that disappointing result, Spain faced Iraq and Peru in two tune-up matches at the end of May and the start of June ahead of the World Cup, drawing 1-1 and winning 3-1, respectively.

In March, Spain had some success in two international friendly fixtures, beating Serbia 3-0 before drawing 0-0 with Egypt.

La Roja have won two of their last five matches, with three draws. They scored seven goals and conceded two.

Spain will not be pleased with their recent performance, but will fancy their chances of returning to winning ways against a Saudi Arabia side that has only registered one victory in their last seven fixtures, which includes four defeats.

Saudi Arabia Form

Saudi Arabia pocketed a point for their efforts in their opening Group H match on Tuesday, drawing 1-1 with Uruguay.

The Green Falcons had 35% possession and seven shots in the game, with three attempts on target.

Before that performance, Saudi Arabia played two World Cup warm-up matches at the beginning of June, beating Puerto Rico 3-0 before drawing 0-0 with Senegal.

The Arabian Falcons did not fare well in three international friendlies in March. They lost 4-0 to Egypt, 2-1 to Serbia, and 2-1 to Ecuador.

The Green Falcons have secured one victory in their last five fixtures, with two defeats and two draws. They scored six goals and conceded five.

Saudi Arabia will be content to have started their campaign with a point, but will now face an uphill battle to come away with something when they take on Spain, as their opponents have gone undefeated in their last 11 matches, which includes seven victories.

Team News

Spain

Victor Munoz has suffered a new injury hours after signing for Liverpool and will likely miss Spain's next group game.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has been tipped to start in the match against Saudi Arabia.

Goalkeepers: Unai Simon, David Raya, Joan Garcia

Defenders: Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella, Marcos Llorente, Eric Garcia, Pedro Porro, Alex Grimaldo, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Pubill

Midfielders: Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Mikel Merino, Pedri, Gavi, Martin Zubimendi, Alex Baena

Forwards: Ferran Torres, Mikel Oyarzabal, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, Lamine Yamal, Yeremy Pino, Borja Iglesias, Victor Munoz

Saudi Arabia

Abdulelah Al-Amr scored the opening goal against Uruguay on Tuesday.

Goalkeepers: Mohammed Al Owais, Nawaf Al Aqidi, Ahmed Al Kassar

Defenders: Abdulelah Al Amri, Hassan Tambakti, Jehad Thikri, Ali Lajami, Hassan Kadesh, Saud Abdulhamid, Mohammed Abu Al Shamat, Ali Majrashi, Moteb Al Harbi, Nawaf Boushal, Sultan Al-Ghannam

Midfielders: Mohammed Kanno, Abdullah Al Khaibari, Ziyad Al Johani, Nasser Al Dawsari, Musab Al Juwayr, Alaa Al Hajji, Salem Al Dawsari, Khalid Al Ghannam, Ayman Yahya

Forwards: Firas Al Buraikan, Saleh Al Shehri, Abdullah Al Hamdan

Verdict

Spain v Saudi Arabia

Spain have a superior record over Saudi Arabia and are tipped to produce a win-to-nil victory in their FIFA World Cup Group H match with a 4-0 score.

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