Our Saudi Arabia vs China PR Prediction: 2-1
Saudi Arabia vs China PR in the Asia - World Cup Qualifying is scheduled for an 18:15 GMT kick-off on Thursday March 20, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Saudi Arabia vs China PR prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Saudi Arabia's Last Match – Oman vs Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia must win to recover from their recent 1-2 Gulf Cup defeat against Oman on December 31 and regain momentum. In that match, Saudi Arabia recorded 70% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oman | 30% | 4 (3) | 0.99 | 36 |
Saudi Arabia | 70% | 13 (6) | 0.89 | 100 |
China PR's Last Match – China PR vs Japan
China PR will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-3 Asia - World Cup Qualifying defeat at the hands of Japan on November 19. In that match, China PR recorded 39% possession, attempting 2 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
China PR | 39% | 2 (3) | 0.58 | 21 |
Japan | 61% | 6 (4) | 1.01 | 61 |
Saudi Arabia vs China PR Stats
Key Stats
| Saudi Arabia | China PR | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.78 | Attacking Strength | 0.74 |
| 0.58 | Defence Strength | 1.45 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Saudi Arabia are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while China PR average 1.3 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
Saudi Arabia 14-14
China PR 13-21
What are the odds for this match?
Saudi Arabia to win: @1.42
Draw: @4.333
China PR to win: @8.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.875