Ahead of the clash in the Semi-Final, history of Saudi Arabia and Qatar encounters

The Saudi Arabia national team is set to face Qatar on Saturday, October 3, in the Semi-Final of the Gulf Cup 27, at the Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah, in a match that kicks off at 6:55 PM local time.

Saudi Arabia topped Group A with a perfect score, collecting 9 points from three wins. Meanwhile, Qatar reached the Semi-Final after drawing with the United Arab Emirates 1-1.

The Saudi Arabia national team has a remarkable record in the Semi-Final of the Gulf Cup, having successfully progressed from this stage on 5 occasions out of 7 encounters, with 2 losses.

The match on Saturday will be the third encounter between Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the Semi-Final of the Gulf Cup, with the Green Falcons having won the previous two matches, starting with their 3-1 victory in Kuwait in 1974.

The clash was repeated after 45 years when the two national teams met in Al-Wakrah in 2019, and Saudi Arabia won by a single goal. Overall, the Green Falcons have the upper hand in 39 encounters with 16 victories, 8 defeats, and 15 draws.