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November 13 2024, 20:47 · Alex Sarwar

Oman vs Palestine Preview: Team News & Prediction

Oman vs Palestine Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Following a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Jordan, Oman will aim to bounce back at the first time of asking against Palestine, who are still without a win in Group B after four rounds of qualification fixtures.

Kick-off date/time: Thursday November 14th 2024: UK – 4:00pm / US ET – 12:00pm / US PT – 9:00am

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – Bet365 & FIFA+ / US – FIFA+

Oman Preview: Tale of inconsistency following two lopsided results

After beating Kuwait by four goals to nil in the last international, not many would’ve expected Oman to fall victim to the same scoreline five days later. However, that’s exactly what happened as Jordan clinically took them down, leaving Oman on three points with their goal difference having taken a hammering. Although key from Oman’s perspective is that they remain inside the top four.

Palestine Preview: Can late penalty spark Palestinian revival?

Palestine looked to be slipping to what would’ve been their third defeat of the third round as they trailed 2-1 against Kuwait in their most recent game. As time ticked away though, salvation arrived in the form of a penalty, dispatched by Zaid Qunbar in the third minute of second half stoppage time to earn Palestine a point which keeps them well in touch with those above them. A win here would move them off the bottom of the table.

Oman Team News: Al-Shamousi likely to win out at right-back over Al Harthi

PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Al-Mukhaini; Al Shamousi, Al-Khamisi, Al-Musalami, Al-Busaidi; Al-Yahmadi, Al-Saadi, Al-Alawi, Al-Mushaifri; Al-Yahyaei, Al-Ghassani

UNAVAILABLE: 

QUESTIONABLE: 

Palestine Team News: Defender Saldana suspended after red card vs Kuwait

PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Hamadeh; Al-Sanea, Saleh, Mahajna, Al-Battat; Abu Warda, Kharoub, Rashid, Seyam; Qunbar, Abou Ali

UNAVAILABLE: Saldana (Suspended)

QUESTIONABLE: 

Key Stats

  • Oman have won three of the previous four international matches between these two teams (L1).
  • Oman have lost only one of their last seven World Cup qualifying matches in Oman (W4 D2).
  • Oman have kept four clean sheets in their last six World Cup qualifying matches in Oman.
  • Oman have only failed to score in two of their last 20 World Cup qualifying matches in Oman.
  • Palestine are without a win in their last six World Cup qualifying matches (D3 L3).

Oman vs Palestine Prediction

Oman desperately needs to make full use of home advantage with their last game in Muscat ending with them winning 4-0. But with Oman having the worst defence in Group B statistically due to conceding the most goals of all six competing nations, Palestine will fancy their own chances. Expect the visitors to operate through a fearless style of play that prioritises attack, with that being their strong suit on the pitch. Oman though, are likely to carve out plenty of chances themselves, so backing over 2.5 goals and both teams to score has to be favoured.

Oman vs Palestine Tip: Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score