Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia Preview & Prediction: Team News, H2H, lineups 2025
Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia Preview – Match Preview
Indonesia had mixed results in the third stage of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. They finished 4th in Group C with 12 points from 10 matches, behind Japan, Australia, and Saudi Arabia, but ahead of China and Bahrain.
Key wins included 1-0 victories against Bahrain in the 8th round and China in the 9th round, with Ole ter Haar Romeny scoring the only goal in both matches.
After a heavy 6-0 loss to Japan in the final round in June, Indonesia played two friendlies in September. They crushed Taiwan 6-0 but drew 0-0 against Lebanon.
Saudi Arabia had a disappointing run in the last World Cup 2026 qualifiers, winning only 3 out of 10 games and scoring just 7 goals, finishing 3rd behind Japan and Australia.
After that, they played in the Gold Cup, reaching the quarterfinals. They beat Haiti 1-0, lost 1-0 to the USA, drew 1-1 with Trinidad & Tobago, but were finally eliminated by Mexico 2-0.
Herve Renard’s team played two friendlies in early September, winning 2-1 against North Macedonia and drawing 1-1 with the Czech Republic, with Abdullah Al Hamdan scoring in both games.
Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers (AFC, Round 4 – Group B) |
| Date (Today) | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Kick-off | 10:45 PM IST (11:15 UTC) |
| Venue | Al Inma Bank Stadium |
| City | King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah |
Head-to-Head Stats
| Match Player | Indonesia Win | Saudi Arabia Win | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia – last 5 head-to-head encounters
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2024 | World Cup Qualifier (Asia) | Indonesia | 2–0 | Saudi Arabia |
| 5 Sep 2024 | World Cup Qualifier (Asia) | Saudi Arabia | 1–1 | Indonesia |
| 5 Mar 2014 | Asian Cup Qualifier | Saudi Arabia | 1–0 | Indonesia |
| 23 Mar 2013 | Asian Cup Qualifier | Indonesia | 1–2 | Saudi Arabia |
| 7 Oct 2011 | International Friendly | Indonesia | 0–0 | Saudi Arabia |
Indonesia – last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2025 | Taiwan | 6–0 Win | International Friendly |
| 7 Oct 2025 | Lebanon | 0–0 Draw | International Friendly |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Australia | 1–5 Loss | World Cup Qualifier |
| 19 Nov 2024 | Saudi Arabia | 2–0 Win | World Cup Qualifier |
| 5 Sep 2024 | Saudi Arabia | 1–1 Draw | World Cup Qualifier |
Saudi Arabia – last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sep 2025 | Czech Republic | 1–1 Draw | International Friendly |
| 4 Sep 2025 | North Macedonia | 2–1 Win | International Friendly |
| 29 Jun 2025 | Mexico | 0–2 Loss | Gold Cup Quarterfinal |
| 22 Jun 2025 | Trinidad & Tobago | 1–1 Draw | Gold Cup Group Stage |
| 20 Jun 2025 | USA | 0–1 Loss | Gold Cup Group Stage |
Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia Team Comparison
| Team | Pos | Played | W-D-L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Goal Difference | Form (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 2nd | 10 | 4-0-6 | 12 | 12 | 18 | -6 | W-D-W-L-D |
| Saudi Arabia | 3rd | 10 | 3-2-5 | 11 | 9 | 15 | -6 | W-D-L-L-D |
Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia: Team strengths vs risks
| Team | Strengths | Risks |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | Strong midfield control (Marselino Ferdinan), high pressing, confidence from recent wins | Missing key players (Emil Audero injured, Ivan Jenner suspended), inexperience in big matches, playing away in Saudi Arabia |
| Saudi Arabia | Experienced defense, effective counter-attacks (Abdullah Al Hamdan), home advantage | Mixed recent form, injuries to Yasser Al Shahrani & Salman Al Faraj, pressure to win at home |
Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia Team News & Lineup
Indonesia (4-2-3-1):
Argawinata, Ridho, Idzes, Hubner, Sayuri, Haye, Pelupessy, Verdonk, Sananta, Vikri, Kambuaya
Team news:
Indonesia will miss goalkeeper Emil Audero due to injury, and Ivan Jenner is out because of suspension. Pratama Arhan and Asnawi Mangkualam were not included in the squad this time.
Saudi Arabia (4-2-3-1):
Al-Aqidi, Al-Amri, Boushal, Al-Dawsari, Al-Tambakti, Al-Harbi, Kanno, Al-Hassan, Ali, Al-Shehri, Al-Buraikan
Team news:
Saudi Arabia will miss center back Yasser Al Shahrani and midfielder Salman Al Faraj because of injuries. Salem Al-Dawsari has the most appearances in the team with 99 matches and has scored 25 goals.
Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia Match Prediction
Saudi Arabia lost a few matches in the previous qualifying stage, but they are expected to perform much better in this mini-tournament at home. I am betting on Saudi Arabia to win on Wednesday.
| Market Result + BTTS | Pick | Why | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result + BTTS | Eintracht Frankfurt Win & BTTS: Yes | Eintracht Frankfurt’s attack is in great form; Bayern Munich will be stretched defensively. | ★★★★ |
| Clean Sheet | Eintracht Frankfurt clean sheet – No | Bayern Munich has attacking threats, but Eintracht Frankfurt’s defense can be caught off guard occasionally. | ★★★★ |
| HT/FT | Draw / Eintracht Frankfurt | Bayern Munich might start strong, but Eintracht Frankfurt’s quality should shine in the second half. | ★★★★ |
| Total Goals (safer) | Over 2.5 | Both teams play attacking football, with a high chance of goals. | ★★★★ |
| Exact Margin (long shot) | Eintracht Frankfurt by 1 goal (1-0) | Close match expected, with Eintracht Frankfurt edging it late. | ★★★☆ |