Rabat – Saudi Arabia’s Green Falcons are into the semi-finals after a 2-1 extra-time win over Palestine. Jordan, their opponents, have been perfect so far, winning all four games and scoring nine goals.
Saudi Arabia finished second in Group B with six points. The winner will face either Morocco or the UAE in the final.
🟢 Matchday 🟢
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🆚 Jordan 🇯🇴
🕣 | 8:30 PM (KSA)
🏟️ | Al Bayt Stadium
🏆 | Arab Cup – Semi-final#GreenFalcons pic.twitter.com/x0McB2TaYN— Saudi National Team (@SaudiNT_EN) December 15, 2025
Match Details
- Fixture: Saudi Arabia vs Jordan
- Competition: FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 (Semi-final)
- Venue: Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor (Qatar)
- Date: Monday, December 15.
- Kick-off: 6:30 p.m. (GMT+1) / 7:30 p.m. Cairo (GMT+2)
- How to Watch: beIN Sports, Al Kass, Dubai Sports, Abu Dhabi Sports, Saudi Sports, Jordan Sports
Saudi Team News
Absences/Returns: Saudi Arabia have no major injuries and will field a near full-strength squad.
They reached the semi-finals after Kanno’s extra-time goal eliminated Palestine, following a Group B run with wins over Oman and Comoros.
Key Players: Captain Salem Al-Dawsari (Al-Hilal) is the key playmaker, with Firas Al-Buraikan (Al-Ahli) and Saleh Al-Shehri (Al-Ittihad) leading the attack.
Midfielder Mohammed Kanno (Al-Hilal) controls the game, and scored in the quarter-final. Full-backs Nawaf Boushal and Mohammed Sulaiman provide width on the flanks.
Predicted lineup (Saudi): N. Al-Aqidi (GK); N. Al-Boushal, H. Al-Tambakti, M. Sulaiman, J. Thakri; M. Kanno, A. Al-Khaibari, M. Al-Juwayr; S. Al-Dawsari, F. Al-Buraikan, S. Al-Shehri.
Jordan Team News
Absences/Returns: Jordan will be without injured forwards Yazan Al-Naimat and Musa Al-Taamari, but coach Jamal Salami keeps the same side that went unbeaten to top Group C.
Key Players: Ali Olwan, with four goals already, leads the attack, supported by winger Mohammad Abu Zrayq and Mohannad Abu Taha.
At the back, goalkeeper Yazeed Abulaila and defender Abdallah Nasib provide stability. Salami underlined the team’s unity and their determination to “fight until the end.”
Predicted lineup (Jordan): Y. Abulaila (GK); M. Abu Hasheesh, A. Nasib, A. Hajabi, F. Hasan; M. Abu Taha, M. Mardi, R. Ayed; M. Abu Zrayq, A. Olwan, (third forward).
What to Expect
Saudi Arabia are likely to control the ball and press high. Mohammed Kanno will run the midfield, with Salem Al-Dawsari and Saleh Al-Shehri adding speed on the wings. The team has scored seven and conceded four in four games, showing balance. An early Saudi goal could force Jordan to open up.
Jordan will stay compact, often in a 4-5-1, defending deep to block attacks. They kept three clean sheets in the group and will rely on fast counters.
Safe Bets & Prediction
- Both teams are likely to score – Jordan’s attack should find the net
- Total goals should stay under 3.5 – it looks set to be a tight, tactical game.
- Ali Olwan is a strong pick to score – with four goals already
- Saudi Arabia are favored to win – their quality gives them the edge
Prediction: Saudi Arabia 2-1 Jordan.
