World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia vs Spain Tips, Odds & Prediction

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Spain take on Saudi Arabia at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 21 June, with the game starting at 18:00 CAT and both teams sitting on one point in Group H. Spain were shocked by a 0-0 draw against newcomers Cape Verde, while Saudi Arabia fought out a 1-1 draw with Uruguay on the back of an excellent goalkeeping performance from Mohammed Al-Owais. Spain are eager to kick start their tournament, and the Saudis will defend deep in the hope of frustrating the European champions once more. All our World Cup betting tips are waiting in our dedicated section.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia packed men behind the ball against Uruguay and the plan almost paid off, with Mohammed Al-Owais pulling off the save of the round before Maximiliano Araujo equalised late on. First choice keeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi is injured, so Al-Owais stays between the posts and will once more be key to any resistance. As I see it, they will sit even deeper against Spain and depend on Salem Al-Dawsari for the odd counter attack. A draw keeps them in the hunt, so expect a low block and hardly any attacking intent.

Probable Lineup: Al-Owais; Abdulhamid, Tambakti, Al-Amri, Al-Harbi; Al-Khaibari, Kanno, Al-Dawsari, Abu Al-Shamat; Al-Juwayr, Al-Buraikan

Spain

Spain bossed Cape Verde with 23 shots yet couldn't beat a 40-year-old goalkeeper, and I think the problem is putting chances away rather than making them. Lamine Yamal came off the bench after a hamstring issue and looked lively, while Nico Williams is being handled carefully following his own recent knock, giving Luis de la Fuente ways to refresh the attack. I expect Mikel Oyarzabal and Ferran Torres to be backed to finish the opportunities that were wasted last time. Against opponents who defend as deep as Saudi Arabia, patience and an edge at set pieces should pay off in the end.

Probable Lineup: Simon; Llorente, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri; Pedri, Ruiz; Torres, Oyarzabal, Gavi.

Spain were careless in front of goal against Cape Verde, but the sheer number of chances suggests goals are on the way, and Saudi Arabia will create next to nothing at the other end. Once the first goal goes in, I see a calm, comfortable victory. My Saudi Arabia vs Spain call: Saudi Arabia 0 Spain 3.

Over 2.5 Goals (1.47)

Spain fired off 27 shots last time and just came up against a keeper in inspired form, and I don't see that profligacy happening again against a weaker Saudi back line. With La Roja wanting to make a statement after slipping up against Cape Verde, I fancy them to go hard and get over this line by themselves. Over 2.5 Goals at 1.47 is my value selection, even at fairly short odds.