Indonesia vs Bahrain Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | World Cup Qualifiers

• Competition: AFC World Cup Qualifiers
• Date: 25 March, 2025
• Kick-off Time: 1:45 pm GMT
• Venue: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia

The third round of group C of the AFC World Cup qualifiers will include Indonesia welcoming Bahrain at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia on Tuesday afternoon. Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and China are also a part of the group, There is nothing to separate the two nations at the moment, with both having six points so far and also the same goal difference (-7).

The upcoming Indonesia vs Bahrain fixture will act as a tie-breaker between the two teams and should shake up the overall picture of the group.

Indonesia will be disappointed with how the recent matches have played out. In the last six matches, the national team has collected just a couple of victories to go with a draw and three heavy defeats. Indonesia's last victory came at the beginning of December in the recently concluded ASEAN Championship.

The coaching staff will be aware that they will need to target at least the fourth place in the group to contest the upcoming World Cup play-offs. Marselino Ferdinan was the top scorer for Indonesia in the ASEAN Championship.

Inconsistencies and mixed results have marked the latest outcomes of Bahrain. The country has accumulated four victories and two defeats in the last six outings. During this period, Bahrain has scored nine goals and conceded seven. Dragan Talajic will fancy his side's chances over Indonesia, considering the gap in the overall quality of the two teams.

However, complacency should be avoided at all costs with the potential downside being eliminated from the qualification tournament. Bahrain will face Saudi Arabia and China following this fixture.

Indonesia Team News

There are looming doubts over the participation of Ragnar Oratmangoen. The midfielder has been on the sidelines since December but is now close to making his return. Patrick Kluivert will have a big decision to make with regards to his selection in the XI.

Bahrain Team News

There are no fitness or suspension-related issues reported out of the Bahrain camp so far. Bahrain has used the 4-2-3-1 formation to good effect so far in the AFC World Cup qualifiers and is once again expected to go in with the same shape.

Indonesia vs Bahrain Predicted Lineups

Indonesia Predicted Lineup (5-4-1):

Goalkeeper: Paes

Defenders: Diks, Hilgers, Idzes, Verdonk, James

Midfielders: Tjoe-A-On, Haye, Ferdinan, Romeny

Forwards: Struick

Bahrain Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Lutfalla

Defenders: Al-Shamsan, Benaddi, Hayam, El Khalassy

Midfielders: Saeed, Al-Aswad, Marhoon

Forwards: Madan, Humaidan, Hasan

Indonesia vs Bahrain H2H Record

Overall, in the last three matches between Indonesia and Bahrain, the latter has won two and one game has ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Indonesia vs Bahrain

Marselino Ferdinan (Indonesia)

Marselino Ferdinan is guaranteed to start in the playing XI against Bahrain on Tuesday. Ferdinan will be a part of Patrick Kluivert's five-man midfield.

The Oxford United player is vital to his nation due to his ability to play in multiple positions including the right wing. Ferdinan will be expected to step up from the midfield and support the lone striker occasionally. His form and performance will have a big say on the chances of Indonesia against Bahrain.

Indonesia vs Bahrain Prediction

Indonesia's losing streak stretches to three games which will not give the home fans much hope against a superior side in Bahrain. The visitors also have an edge on the head-to-head record and will hence start as the favorites.

Predicted Score: Indonesia 1-2 Bahrain

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