Spain
Saudi Arabia
Team Overview
In their last World Cup match, Spain hosted Cape Verde Islands and the game ended in a goalless draw. Despite dominating possession with 74%, Spain couldn't find the back of the net, resulting in a disappointing outcome for the home side.
Match statistics (Spain vs Cape Verde Islands):
Team Overview
Saudi Arabia faced Uruguay in their last World Cup match, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Despite having less possession at 33%, they managed to secure a point against a strong opponent.
Match statistics (Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay):
Spain showcased their attacking prowess in a commanding 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia during their World Cup group stage clash. The home side's performance was marked by a flurry of goals, with Mikel Oyarzabal netting twice and Lamine Yamal also getting on the scoresheet.
From the outset, Spain asserted their dominance, controlling 67% of possession and launching a staggering 22 shots, of which 8 were on target. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute, assisted by Oyarzabal, who then doubled the lead just 11 minutes later with a well-placed shot from Aymeric Laporte's assist. Oyarzabal struck again shortly after, making it 3-0 in the 24th minute, this time with Dani Olmo providing the assist.
Saudi Arabia struggled to find their footing, managing only 3 total shots throughout the match, with just one on target. Their attempts were further hampered by a lack of possession and a defensive setup that failed to contain the Spanish attack. The situation worsened for the visitors when Hassan Tambakti inadvertently added to Spain's tally with an own goal just after the break.
Despite a few substitutions aimed at changing the tide, Saudi Arabia could not recover. They received two yellow cards, reflecting their frustration and inability to cope with Spain's relentless pressure. The match concluded with Spain firmly in control, demonstrating their potential as serious contenders in the tournament.
Spain has shown a strong performance in their recent match, finishing with a score of 4-0 against Saudi Arabia. This victory highlights their attacking prowess and solid defense. In contrast, Saudi Arabia managed a draw against Uruguay, but their overall form appears less convincing, particularly given their recent struggles to score.
In their last encounter, Spain dominated with 22 total shots, 8 of which were on target, and maintained 67% possession. Their expected goals (xG) stood at 2.85, indicating a high-quality attacking performance. Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, only managed 3 total shots with just 1 on target and an xG of 0.14, reflecting their inability to threaten the Spanish defense effectively.
U. Simon
G
M. Llorente
D
P. Cubarsi
D
A. Laporte
D
M. Cucurella
D
F. Ruiz
M
Rodri
M
Pedri
M
F. Torres
F
M. Oyarzabal
F
Gavi
F
M. Al Owais
G
S. Abdulhamid
D
A. Al Amri
D
H. Tambakti
D
M. Al Harbi
D
M. Abu Al Shamat
M
M. Kanno
M
A. Al Khaibari
M
S. Al Dawsari
M
F. Al Buraikan
F
M. Al Juwayr
F
