Oman vs Qatar Preview & Prediction: Team News, H2H, lineups 2025
Oman vs Qatar Preview – Match Preview
Oman are in good form right now and haven’t lost in their last five matches, with three draws and two wins.
Their comeback started with 1-1 draws against Palestine and Uzbekistan, followed by two 2-1 wins over Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. In September, they drew 1-1 with India — Jameel Al Yahmadi scored first for Oman, but they conceded an equaliser in the 80th minute.
Qatar, on the other hand, haven’t been very impressive since Julen Lopetegui became coach in May. They have won only one of his four matches in charge.
Their only win came against Qatar’s U23 team (2-1). After that, they lost 1-0 to Lebanon and drew 2-2 with Bahrain. Their struggles continued with a 4-1 defeat to Russia, where they were 3-0 down by half-time and Akram Afif scored the only goal for them in the second half.
Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Oman vs Qatar |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers (AFC, Round 4 – Group A) |
| Date (Today) | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Kick-off | 8:30 PM IST (15:00 UTC) |
| Venue | Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium |
| City | Doha, Qatar |
Head-to-Head Stats
| Match Player | Oman Win | Qatar Win | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 7 | 19 | 9 |
Oman vs Qatar – last 5 head-to-head encounters
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Dec 2024 | Arabian Gulf Cup | Oman | 2–1 | Qatar |
| 03 Dec 2021 | FIFA Arab Cup | Qatar | 2–1 | Oman |
| 08 Jun 2021 | World Cup Qualification (AFC) | Qatar | 1–0 | Oman |
| 16 Oct 2019 | International Match | Qatar | 2–1 | Oman |
| 31 Dec 2014 | International Friendly | Qatar | 2–2 | Oman |
Oman – last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | FIFA WCQ (AFC) | Palestine | 1-1 | Oman |
| 05 Jun 2025 | FIFA WCQ (AFC) | Oman | 0-3 | Jordan |
| 20 Mar 2025 | FIFA WCQ (AFC) | South Korea | 1-1 | Oman |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Friendly / International | Oman | 0-0 | Sudan |
| 26 Mar 2025 | FIFA WCQ (AFC) | Kuwait | 0-1 | Oman |
Qatar – last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Sep 2025 | International Friendly | Qatar | 1-4 | Russia |
| 03 Sep 2025 | International Friendly | Qatar | 2-2 | Bahrain |
| 24 Aug 2025 | International Friendly | Qatar | 0-1 | Lebanon |
| 10 Jun 2025 | FIFA WCQ (AFC) | Uzbekistan | 3-0 | Qatar |
| 05 Jun 2025 | FIFA WCQ (AFC) | Qatar | 1-0 | Iran |
Oman vs Qatar Team Comparison
| Team | Pos | Played | W-D-L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Goal Difference | Form (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oman | 4 | 10 | 4-1-5 | 13 | 10 | 12 | -2 | W D L W D |
| Qatar | 3 | 10 | 5-2-3 | 17 | 14 | 9 | +5 | W L W D W |
Oman vs Qatar: Team strengths vs risks
| Team | Strengths | Risks / Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | Compact and disciplined defense, quick counter-attacks, effective set-pieces, strong team cohesion | Limited attacking variety, predictable in final third, relies heavily on key forwards |
| Qatar | Possession-based attacking style, squad depth, experienced in high-pressure matches | Inconsistent away form, occasional defensive lapses, vulnerable to fast counter-attacks |
Oman vs Qatar Team News & Lineup
Oman (4-2-3-1):
Ibrahim Al Mukhaini; Mahmood Mabrook, Thani Al Rushaidi, Ahmed Al Khamisi, Ahmed Al Kaabi; Mohammed Al-Mashaiki; Mohammed Al Rawahi, Abdullah Fawaz, Ali Al Busaidi, Jameel Al Yahmadi; Issam Al Sabhi
Team news:
Qatar (4-2-3-1):
Meshaal Barsham; Akram Afif, Pedro Miguel, Boualem Khoukni, Homan Al Amin; Assim Madibo, Tarek Salman; Ali Afif, Mohammed Muntari, Ahmed Fathi; Almoez Ali
Team news:
Oman vs Qatar Match Prediction
Oman doesn’t lose many matches and can at least draw against inconsistent Qatar. A home double chance bet looks like good value.
| Market Result + BTTS | Pick | Why | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result + BTTS | Oman Win & BTTS: Yes | Oman are unbeaten in five games and look confident in attack; Qatar’s defense has been shaky under Lopetegui. | ★★★★☆ |
| Clean Sheet | Oman clean sheet – No | Oman tend to concede even when they win; Qatar still have players like Afif who can score. | ★★★☆☆ |
| HT/FT | Draw / Oman | Qatar might start well, but Oman usually grow stronger in the second half. | ★★★☆☆ |
| Total Goals (safer) | Over 2.5 | Both teams have scored in most recent matches, so goals are expected from both sides. | ★★★★☆ |
| Exact Margin (long shot) | Oman by 1 goal (2–1) | Oman’s recent wins have been by a single-goal margin, and a similar result looks likely. | ★★★☆☆ |