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Friday 30 May 2025 · Kick-off 14 : 45 BST / 16 : 45 AST · Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh

Context & Stakes

With World-Cup qualifying set to resume in early September, both West-Asian neighbours squeeze in a warm-up in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia, fresh from topping their second-round group, treat this as a chance for Roberto Mancini to tinker with shape and blood younger defenders. Jordan, quarter-finalists at January’s Asian Cup, travel south keen to build on that momentum and sharpen their counter-attacking formula. Friendly in name, but regional pride and FIFA-ranking points guarantee a competitive edge in the evening desert heat.

Form Tracker & Head-to-Head

	Saudi Arabia	Jordan
Last 5 (all comps)	W 3 D 1 L 1	W 2 D 2 L 1
Goals F / A	7 / 3	5 / 4
Home record (’24-25)	4 wins in 5	—
Recent H2H	1-0 SAU (Mar ’24, WCQ)	1-0 JOR (Jun ’23, WAFF)

The Green Falcons shaded the most recent qualifier in Jeddah; Jordan upset Saudi in last year’s WAFF semi.

Team-News Snapshot

Saudi Arabia

Out: Salem Al-Dawsari (ankle op), Abdulelah Al-Amri (hamstring).
Doubt: Feras Al-Brikan (flu) – likely bench.
New faces: 19-year-old winger Saad Al-Shehri gets first call-up.

Probable XI (4-2-3-1) Al Owais; Abdulhamid, Bulayhi, Al-Bishi, Al-Shahrani; Kanno, Al-Malki; Al-Shehri, Al-Faraj, Ghareeb; Saleh Al-Shehri.

Jordan

Out: Yazan Abu Arab (knee).
Fit: Skipper Baha’ Abdel-Rahman shakes off calf strain.

Probable XI (4-3-3) Yazeed Abu Layla; Al-Mardi, Al-Rawabdeh, Al-Zubaidi, Haddad; Abdel-Rahman, Al-Naimat, Al-Rahman; Al-Taamari, Mahmoud Al-Mardi, Yazan Al-Naimat.

Key Tactics & Match-Ups

High Saudi line invites Jordan’s pacey outlet Musa Al-Taamari on the break.
Midfield screen: Kanno & Al-Malki tasked with choking Jordan’s switch balls.
Set-piece threat: Saudis average 0 . 35 xG per home game from corners; Jordan concede 0 . 3.
Al-Shehri vs Haddad on Saudi right—rookie winger’s dribbles against seasoned full-back.
Heat management: 32 °C forecast – expect cooling break and early second-half subs.

Latest Odds (90-Minute)*

Result	Best price	Implied %
Saudi Arabia	4/6	60
Draw	13/5	27
Jordan	4/1	13

Goals: Under 2.5 8/11 · BTTS No 4/5.
Subject to change.

Betting Tips & Best Bets

Saudi Arabia to win (4/6) – home strength, deeper bench.
Under 2.5 Goals (8/11) – six of last seven H2Hs stayed under.
Musa Al-Taamari 1+ shot on target (Evs) – Jordan’s talisman, counter focal point.
Exact Score 2-0 Saudi (13/2) – aligns with odds & defensive trends.

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Conclusion & Viewing Guide 📺

Regional bragging rights and tactical fine-tuning collide in Riyadh. Expect Saudi pressure, Jordan counters, and a tight score-line for punters eyeing unders.

Kick-off: 14 : 45 BST / 16 : 45 AST, Friday 30 May 2025
Venue: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh
Live (UK): Streaming via FIFA+ (free worldwide)
Radio: BBC World Service (online)

Enjoy the afternoon friendly—and good luck with any wagers!

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