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Saudi Arabia Vs Trinidad and Tobago Preview

Tournament: CONCACAF Gold Cup

Date: Sunday, 22nd June

Kick-off time: 11:00 PM GMT

Venue: Allegiant Stadium

Saudi Arabia are set to tussle with Trinidad and Tobago in the final group game of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, aiming to secure their place in the knockout stages. The team winning this Round 3 fixture will book their place in the next round.

The Saudi Arabia National Football Team will be looking to bounce back to winning ways against a team they have enjoyed great success against in the past. Hervé Renard's side started the competition in brilliant form, securing a victory over Haiti. However, in the last match, they suffered a narrow 1-0 loss against the USA. Considering the depth and recent record, we expect them to be the favorites here. Saleh Al-Shehri is currently their top scorer in this competition with one goal.

Trinidad and Tobago, on the other hand, performed better than in the first match to secure a 1-1 draw with Haiti in the last CONCACAF Gold Cup match. After starting the campaign with a disappointing 5-0 loss against the USA, it was a much improved performance from. Currently languishing in fourth place with one point, the only way to move to the quarterfinals. Justin Garcia is their top scorer with one goal, and Kevin Molino leads the assist charts with one.

Saudi Arabia National Football Team News

Hervé Renard has one injury concern in his squad as Hassan Kadesh remains sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Al Fateh's Nawaf Alaqidi is expected to start in goal again after making several impressive saves in the last match, with Firas Al-Buraikan another untouchable.

Trinidad and Tobago National Team News

Dwight Yorke has some tough decisions to make after his substitutes made an instant impact in the last match. Kevin Molino provided the assist after coming on, and Real Gill led the line very well. It remains to be seen whether they start here or come as substitutes.

Saudi Arabia Vs Trinidad and Tobago Predicted Lineups

Saudi Arabia predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Alaqidi

Defenders: Majrashi, Al Amri, Madu, Al-Boushail

Midfielders: Abdulhamid, Al-Hassan, Alijohani

Attackers: Al-Obood, Al-Buraikan, Ahmed

Trinidad and Tobago predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Phillip

Defenders: Cardines, Bateau, Garcia, Raymond

Midfielders: Sealy, Phillips, Rampersed, Spicer

Attackers: Garcia, James

Saudi Arabia Vs Trinidad and Tobago H2H Record

These two sides have faced each other once in previous encounters, in which Saudi Arabia secured a 3-1 victory over them.

Key players to watch in Saudi Arabia Vs Trinidad and Tobago

Firas Al-Buraikan (Saudi Arabia)

Al-Buraikan remains the main man for the national team after having a productive season with Al Ahli, with whom he scored three goals and provided five assists. For the national team, he has represented them 53 times and scored nine goals in the process. Typically a number nine, he also likes to drift on the wings to provide his team another attacking option.

Justin Garcia (Trinidad and Tobago)

The towering defender displayed a superb performance in the last match to lead his team to a draw. It was his goal that brought them on level terms, while he also commanded his back line very well. In the last match, he also boasted the best passing accuracy while also making the most touches with 62, the most from both sides.

Saudi Arabia Vs Trinidad and Tobago Prediction

This clash will be huge for both sides as this will decide their fate in the knockout stages. Saudi Arabia will be the favorites considering their recent record against them and also their front trio, who will try to exploit their defense, which has been conceding goals lately.

Predicted Score: Saudi Arabia 2-1 Trinidad and Tobago

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