Ace Football previews the World Cup round 2 match between Spain and Saudi Arabia and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Spain are getting ready to clash with Saudi Arabia on Sunday at Atlanta Stadium. The match is played as one of the games in round two of the group stage at the World Cup.
Following the first round of the World Cup group stage, Spain are number one on one point, while Saudi Arabia have zero points as number three. Spain arrive at this match placed as number 2 in the FIFA world ranking, while Saudi Arabia lack behind as number 61 in the world.
Form: Spain vs Saudi Arabia
Spain Form
Spain go into their upcoming match unbeaten in their previous three matches, which started off with a 1-1 draw against Iraq. They went on to beat Peru 1-3, before sharing the spoils with Cape Verde in a 0-0 draw. Spain won six of their last 10 internationals, while drawing four in a run that saw them avoid defeat all together.
Saudi Arabia Form
Saudi Arabia have been all over in their last three matches across all tournaments. Against Ecuador, they came out empty-handed in a 2-1 defeat, whereafter they avenged themselves in a 0-3 win against Puerto Rico. Their latest match saw them sharing the spoils in a 0-0 draw against Senegal. In their last 10 internationals across all tournaments, Saudi Arabia recorded three wins victories, three draws, and suffered four defeats.
Betting stats and facts for Spain and Saudi Arabia
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Spain and Saudi Arabia played across all tournaments.
- In 13 of the last 15 Spain matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Spain matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Spain have won 6 of the last 8 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In the last 3 Spain matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 17 of the last 19 Saudi Arabia matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Saudi Arabia have lost the last 4 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Saudi Arabia have lost 6 of the last 8 matches in the World Cup while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Saudi Arabia have lost the last 3 matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 5 Saudi Arabia matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Spain vs Saudi Arabia
Look no further than Mikel Oyarzabal, when searching for a marksman who is currently in good shape. He hit the target four times lately for Spain, while Sultan Mandash managed two goals in the last half dozen matches for Saudi Arabia across tournaments. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.
Betting markets: Spain vs Saudi Arabia
Full-time result
In their last 10 matches across all tournaments, Spain won six times, drew four and lost zero times. Saudi Arabia claimed three wins, drew three times and lost four in their last 10 games across all tournaments. Spain are on a fantastic streak of no less than 11 matches in a row without defeat. Spain are on a fantastic streak of no less than 21 matches in a row without defeat as the home side. Spain have beaten Saudi Arabia in 3 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Spain scored the first goal of the game an impressive eight times out of the last ten games. Interestingly, Saudi Arabia scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Spain were able to win five of their matches last 10 matches without conceding a goal.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Spain, who scored an average of 2.5 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Saudi Arabia, who managed to score one time in those matches.
Recommended tip: Spain vs Saudi Arabia
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Spain and Saudi Arabia seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this World Cup match.
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