Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates Prediction and Betting Tips | December 18, 2025    

Saudi Arabia will face-off against United Arab Emirates at Khalifa International Stadium in the Fifa Arab Cup on Thursday. The sides are vying for third-place after their eliminations in the semi-finals.

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Saudi Arabia were stunned 1-0 in the semi-finals by Jordan, who are eying their first title in this competition. Al-Rashdan's 66th minute goal was enough to seal the fate of the tie. Saudi Arabia came to the showpiece with the object of doing better than the previous edition, when they crashed out in the group stage.

The Green One will hope to prevail and finish third like they did in 1985. It was the first and only time they have won bronze in the Fifa Arab Cup. Saudi Arabia have won five times in their last 10 matches in all competitions. It’s not an excellent streak but they appear determined to take something home from this tournament.

United Arab Emirates suffered their worst setback of the 2025 Fifa Arab Cup in the semifinals, as they were crushed by Morocco 3-0. Karim El Berkaoui, Aschraf El Mahdioui and Abderrazak Hamdallah scored one each for the North African side, who are reaching their second ever final of the competition.

The White One improved on their record in the previous edition when they failed to progress beyond the quarterfinals. They were halted in the semis this time, but there is still something to fight for – third place. The United Arab Emirates are undefeated in their last three matches against Saudi Arabia (W2, D1).

Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Saudi Arabia have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches against United Arab Emirates.
• Saudi Arabia have won six times, drawn twice and lost twice in their last 10 matches against United Arab Emirates.
• Saudi Arabia have scored seven goals and conceded two in their last five matches.
• United Arab Emirates have scored seven goals and conceded eight in their last five matches.
• Saudi Arabia have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches while United Arab Emirates have won twice, drawn once and lost once.
• Form Guide: Saudi Arabia – L-W-L-W-W, United Arab Emirates – L-W-W-D-L.

Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates Prediction

Saudi Arabia still have the momentum despite their semi-finals debacle and are expected to fight for a place on the podium.

United Arab Emirates need to recover from their dismal showing in the semi-finals to be able to put up a good fight against their familiar foe.

Saudi Arabia are the favorites for this tie.

Prediction: Saudi Arabia 3-1 United Arab Emirates

Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Saudi Arabia

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Saudi Arabia to score first – Yes

Tip 4: United Arab Emirates to score - Yes

Edited by Ashwin