Bahrain vs Syria prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Friendly International
On June 9, 2026, a friendly match between the national teams of Bahrain and Syria will take place. Both sides are eager to beat their neighbor on neutral ground.
Bahrain vs Syria: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Bahrain national team made it to the final round of qualification, but only managed to collect six points there, showing the worst result in their group. In the Arab Cup, they lost two out of three group stage matches and failed to advance to the playoffs. Playing again only recently, they struggled against Georgia and lost 0-2.
Syria was eliminated from the World Cup qualifiers during the preliminary group stage, falling behind not just Japan but also North Korea. However, they showed a decent performance at the Arab Cup, where they only lost to Morocco, and in the qualifiers for the next Asian Cup. Most recently, they collapsed against Belarus, not just losing but suffering a 1-4 defeat.
The Persian Gulf team averages 0.9 goals scored per game, while conceding nearly twice as many—about 1.7. Their Middle Eastern rivals, meanwhile, score 2.3 goals per game but concede far less in return—just 0.8.
Previous Matches: Bahrain vs Syria
Syria went seven consecutive matches without a defeat. However, in both 2021 and 2023, Bahrain came out on top.
This time, the hosts are expected to win in what could be a very dull game. We disagree with the latter and suggest betting on “total goals over 2.0” (odds – 1.78).
Bahrain vs Syria: Key Statistics and Trends
- Bahrain has lost nine of their last eleven matches
- 50% of Bahrain’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.6 goals per game
- Syria has won just one of their last five matches
- 40% of Syria's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total is 3.1 goals per game
Bahrain vs Syria: Probable Starting Lineups
Bahrain is expected to play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (probable lineup): Al-Gharabli - Saber, Al-Khayyam, Emmanuel - Al-Khulasi, Said, Marhoon, Ali, Al-Aswad - Al-Romaihi, Madan
Syria is expected to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Al-Shakir - Al-Aswad, Al-Mohammad, Ghanoum, Faka - Hanan, Abraham, Osman - Amin, Ramadan, Sabbagh
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's position in the national teams’ friendly match standings
