Indonesia resumes its chase for history, with Saudi Arabia and its home fans standing in the way as the World Cup 2026 Asian Qualification unfolds in October.
Prepare for intense action as Indonesia and Saudi Arabia clash in a 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC qualifier on October 9, 2025, at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.
Both teams will be eager to gain an early advantage in the race to join the qualified teams at football’s biggest stage.
Check out our other predictions, results, and more updates in our World Cup 2026 coverage.
Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia match information
- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, AFC, Group B
- Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah (neutral)
- Date: 09 Oct 2025
Match Preview
As the race for Group B’s top spot and automatic qualification for the World Cup continues, Indonesia aims to rewrite history.
Tim Garuda have shown mixed form, winning three, drawing three, and losing four of their last ten matches after advancing to the third round of AFC qualification.
Saudi Arabia has also been inconsistent, recording two wins, two draws, and two losses over their last six matches.
Only the best finisher in Group B advances automatically for next year’s World Cup.
Stay informed with our World Cup 2026 schedule and fixtures for the latest updates.
Saudi Arabia vs Indonesia team standings
Group B
| Position | Team | Matches Played | WIns | Draw | Losses | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia (H) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Indonesia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
H: Hosts
Form Guide
Indonesia
Saudi Arabia
Head-to-Head
| Date | Competition | Home team | Away Team | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2025 | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (AFC) | Indonesia | Saudi Arabia | ||
| November 19, 2024 | World Cup qualifiers (AFC) | Indonesia | Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | 2-0 |
| September 6, 2024 | World Cup qualifiers (AFC) | Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Draw | 1-1 |
| July 14, 2007 | 2007 AFC Asian Cup Group Stage | Indonesia | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia | 2-1 |
In head-to-head encounters, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia have each won one game and drawn one game from their three meetings.
However, Tim Garuda took their last H2H matchup with a 2-0 scoreline on November 19, 2024.
The two sides combined for seven goals, with Indonesia slightly ahead with four goals.
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Last World Cup
Saudi Arabia is no stranger to the World Cup, last playing in the 2022 edition in Qatar.
In that tournament, they were eliminated after the Group Stage and finished in 25th place overall.
The Green Falcons also had stints in 1994, 1998, 2002, and 2018.
Indonesia, on the other hand, has never qualified for the World Cup.
The 2026 AFC Qualifiers may be Tim Garuda’s closest chance to make history. However, our Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia predictions might offer a different perspective.
Players to Watch
Indonesia (Tim Garuda)
| Player | Position | Matches Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramadhan Sananta | Forward | 8 | 4 |
| Rizky Ridho | Defender | 17 | 3 |
| * Ole Romeny | Forward | 4 | 3 |
Saudi Arabia (Green Falcons)
| Player | Position | Matches Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saleh Al-Shehri | Forward | 8 | 4 |
| Feras Al-Brikan | Forward | 13 | 3 |
| Musab Fahd Al-Juwayr | Midfielder | 12 | 3 |
Source: ESPN
*- Injured (foot): Game-time decision
Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia Predictions: Close win for Saudi Arabia
Indonesia 1 – Saudi Arabia 2
Saudi Arabia’s prior World Cup experience gives it an edge in this matchup.
Although Indonesia is listed as the host, the neutral venue in Jeddah only means that Saudi Arabia will enjoy strong support from local fans eager for another World Cup appearance.
Still, Indonesia’s hunger to end its World Cup drought could make an upset possible.
However, an injury to Ole Romeny may haunt Tim Garuda in this crucial match, even if the 25-year-old forward is fasting for sugar to recover in time, VOI reported.
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What’s Next?
Indonesia: Will play as the visiting team in Jeddah for the Iraq vs Indonesia on 11 Oct.
Saudi Arabia: back at Jeddah, this time as hosts for Saudi Arabia vs Iraq on 15 Oct.
