The Group H Spain vs Saudi Arabia match went as many would have predicted, a few goals to Spain and very few to Saudi Arabia, if any. The 4-0 win is a good statement after Spain’s shock 0-0 draw to Cape Verde, a first-game result which puts their claim for top spot slightly in jeopardy, given Spain have the harder final game. Saudi Arabia are likely to get knocked out at the Group Stage as most predicted pre-tournament.
This Spain vs Saudi Arabia Match Centre Express Summary has just enough stats and colour from game to give you a taste of the 2026 FIFA World Cup clash.
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BEST OF STATS
Saudi Arabia have lost ten in a row v European nations at the World Cup and not scored a goal in the last nine matches.
REST OF STATS
Well if Spain couldn’t beat Cape Verde in their opening game, then Saudi Arabia is no longer the formality it would have been pre-tournament. So this Spain vs Saudi Arabia Group H match might be more interesting than it first appears. Although it could also be a boring-as-hell game where the joy of football is sucked out of your body. Although likely that the draw vs Cape Verde has sent a rocket up the Spanish squad and Saudi Arabia could be the unlucky ones to feel the wrath.
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STATS SUMMARY
RATINGS
The Gurgler’s in-house Ratings system chooses the winner.
| Spain | 69.9% | Saudi Arabia | 30.1% |
Easy win for Spain, on paper.
BARELY INTERESTING STATS
Spain have won all three games between v Saudi Arabia. There have been five goals scored between the sides in the last two matches.
Spain’s last two games at the World Cup have ended 0-0.
Spain have drawn six of the last nine World Cup games.
Spain has the most touches in the opening games of all teams with 986, more than double Saudi Arabia.
Spain lost their most recent World Cup game vs an Asian nation in 2022, prior to that their record was W4 D2.
Saudi Arabia have lost nine in a row v European nations at the World Cup and not scored a goal in the last eight matches, while conceding 28 times.
It’s W1 L10 overall for Saudi Arabia v European nations at the World Cup.
MATCH PREDICTION
Spain 4 Saudi Arabia 0
