China – Oman : Preview & Prediction
China and Oman measure forces, in a match for the Qualifiers for the World Cup – Asia (3rd Round). There is no record of official clashes between these two teams in the last 3 years. The last clash was on 03‑01‑2015 and ended with the result: China (4‑1) Oman. In this match, the home factor can play an important role, as both teams have significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
After 7 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, the home team is currently in the 5th position, with 3 points won. In the last match, they lost by (3‑2) in an away match against Saudi Arabia, after having won by (3‑2) at home against Vietnam in the previous match. This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when they play in front of their fans, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses in away matches, with 25 goals scored and 15 conceded, against 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 home defeats, with 30 goals scored and 11 conceded. In the last 5 home matches for the World Cup Qualifiers – Asia China has a record of 4 wins and 1 loss. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 12 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 4 times and have never been able to turn the score around.
China comes to this match after a 3-2 defeat in Saudi Arabia, adding their third defeat in four games in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers – the team’s goals were scored by Xi Wu and Aloisio. Now, for this home match, coach Tie Lie will have to use a 5-3-2 tactical system, with Yuning Zhang and Lei Wu as the team’s most offensive players. For this match, the home coach can count on all his players.
The away team is currently in the 3rd position, with 6 points won, after 8 wins and 4 losses. In the last match, they won by (3‑1) at home against Vietnam, after having lost by (3‑1) in an away match against Australia in the previous match. This is a team that usually gets better results away than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in away matches, with a total of 25 goals scored and 16 conceded. At home, they won 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats, with a total of 18 goals scored and 10 conceded. In the last 4 matches they played in an away match for the World Cup – Asia, Oman won 3 and lost 1. The team has conceded goals to the opponent in 7 of the last 10 matches, so they have not shown great defensive solidity, but their attack has scored regularly, as they have managed to score in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their away matches there is a tendency to have goals, as 6 of their last 8 matches ended with Over 2.5 goals. In 12 matches for this competition, they have been able to turn the score around in 2 of the 6 matches in which they have conceded the first goal.
The Omani team arrives for this match after a 3-1 victory over Vietnam, ending a streak of two consecutive losses in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers: Salah Al-Yahyaei, Mohsin Jouhar and Essam Al-Subhi scored the goals. Now, for this match against China, coach Branko Ivankovic must play with a 4-4-2 tactical system, focusing on defensive tactical organization and quick successive transitions: Essam Al-Subhi and Jameel Al Yahmadi are the players in charge of create panic in the opponent’s defensive line. All players are available for this match.
China – Oman : Betting Tips
China – Win Odds: 1.55
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
