Bahrain vs Indonesia Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | AFC World Cup Qualifiers, October 10, 2024

Bahrain vs Indonesia Preview

• Tournament: AFC World Cup Qualifiers
• Date: Thursday, October 10
• Time: 4:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Bahrain National Stadium

Bahrain vs Indonesia will be the third game in Group C of the AFC World Cup Qualifiers for both these teams as the third-placed side prepares to host the fourth-placed team.

Bahrain will enter this game on the back of a decent run of form. They have won three, drawn two and lost one of their last six games, with the only defeat coming in a 5-0 hammering at the hands of Japan in their last match. However, they will take some positivity out of their results prior to that match as they have secured three wins and will look to replicate that form.

Indonesia, on the other hand, have had a much patchier run of form and have struggled for consistency. With three draws, two wins, and one defeat in their last six outings, they will look for a better result in their next game. Their last two games have been against tough opposition but they managed two draws against Saudi Arabia (1-1) and Australia (0-0). They will hope for more of the same in the next one.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out from both camps.

Bahrain National Football Team News

Manager Dragan Talajic went with a strong lineup in their 5-0 defeat against Japan and most of the squad came out unscathed. The manager will stick to the same combination for their next game with everyone in the national squad available for selection. They will be motivated to avenge their heavy defeat in their last outing.

Indonesia National Football Team News

Manager Shin Tae-Yong and his Indonesia side put up a heroic performance against Australia at home in their last game to secure a goalless draw. Their defence and goalkeeper were undoubtedly the stars of that match, and with no injuries or suspensions to report, they will field the same XI. Having stood up to the Soccerroos, Indonesia will look to put in another strong performance.

Predicted Lineups

Bahrain National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Ebrahim Lutfalla.

Defenders: Vincent Emmanuel, Sayed Baquer, Amine Benaddi, Abdulla Al-Khalasi.

Midfielders: Ali Madan, Ali Haram, Abbas Al-Asfoor, Mohamed Jasim Marhoon.

Forwards: Mahdi Abduljabbar, Kamil Al-Aswad (C).

Indonesia National Football Team Predicted Lineup (5-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Maarten Paes.

Defenders: Sandy Walsh, Rizky Ramadhani, Jay Idzes (C), Justin Hubner, Calvin Verdonk.

Midfielders: Marselino Ferdinan, Ivar Jenner, Nathan Tjoe-A-On, Ragnar Oratmangoen.

Forward: Rafael Struick.

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Bahrain vs Indonesia Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record between these two nations will not please Indonesian fans at all. They have lost both the matches they have played against Bahrain, conceding a whopping 12 goals without scoring a single one.

Key Players to Watch for Bahrain vs Indonesia

Ali Haram (Bahrain)

Haram was the only shining light for his nation in their 5-0 defeat against Japan as he did his best to hold the ball up and distribute it to his teammates with some sense of urgency. However, he will hope his teammates contribute with something of their own as well as they prepare to face a team that has been easy pickings in the past.

Maarten Paes (Indonesia)

Goalkeeper Paes will be in the spotlight as his nation gears up to face a side who has put 12 goals past them in the last two meetings. He made five saves in the previous game in a 0-0 draw against Australia, with four of those coming from shots from inside the box. Indonesia will rely on Paes for another big performance as they gear up for this game.

Bahrain vs Indonesia Prediction

Considering the lopsided nature of their last two meetings, Bahrain will be expected to win the upcoming game with ease as well. Having scored 12 in those games without reply, they will likely win the next one without conceding either.

Prediction: Bahrain 5-0 Indonesia

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