Bahrain vs Yemen prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 30, 2026
Arabian Gulf Cup
On September 30, 2026, Bahrain and Yemen will face each other in the third round of the Gulf Cup. Both teams are saying goodbye to the tournament, and neither wants to finish at the bottom.
Bahrain vs Yemen: team news and expert analysis
Bahrain took part in the main round of World Cup qualifying but finished bottom of their group. They managed just one win at the Arab Cup (excluding their preliminary-round victory over Djibouti) and failed to reach the playoffs. They opened the current tournament against Qatar and suffered a comprehensive 0-2 defeat. Things went even worse against the UAE, as they conceded three unanswered goals.
Yemen failed to qualify for the Arab Cup, losing to Comoros on penalties after a 4-4 draw. However, they did win their Asian Cup qualifying group. Against the UAE in the opening round, the final 0-4 scoreline was already in place by the 51st minute. They fared better against Qatar but still failed to earn even a draw, with the match decided by the opponents' solitary goal. As a result, their chances of reaching the playoffs were also ended prematurely.
The nominal hosts score an average of 0.7 goals while conceding 1.9. Their neighbors average 2.6 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match.
Previous meetings: Bahrain vs Yemen
Bahrain had recorded seven wins and two draws. However, in December the year before last, they lost 1-2 at home.
The nominal hosts have looked weaker overall recently. Still, we believe they can beat a familiar opponent in their final match, with a handicap of "0" (odds – 1.60).
Bahrain vs Yemen: key statistics and trends
- Bahrain have lost eight of their last ten matches
- In 40% of Bahrain's matches, both teams score, while the average total is 2.6 goals per game
- Yemen have lost three matches in a row
- In 30% of Yemen's matches, both teams score, while the average total is 3.7 goals per game
Bahrain vs Yemen: possible starting lineups
Bahrain are expected to play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Lutfallah – Al-Shamsan, Benaddi, Al-Hayam, Al-Khalassi – Saeed – Al-Humaidan, Madan, Al-Aswad, Marhoon – Al-Romaihi
Yemen are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Aman – Al-Wasmani, Al-Zubaidi, Sahal, Al-Hubaishi – Al-Golan, Anbar – Al-Dahi, Al-Matari, Sabarah – Mohammedoh
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