International Friendly · Sunday 17 May 1998 · Cannes, France
Saudi Arabia
NamibiaSaudi Arabia 2–1 Namibia (17 May 1998): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
72%19%9%
Saudi Arabia winDrawNamibia win
Based on Elo ratings (Saudi Arabia 1666, Namibia 1385) and the outcomes of 5,392 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Saudi Arabia and Namibia.
- Saudi Arabia won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 4 goals.
- Namibia won 0 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 10 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Saudi Arabia 1666, Namibia 1385 — Saudi Arabia were favourites.
Saudi Arabia: last 5 matches
- 1–1 vs Iceland13 May 1998 · International Friendly
- 2–1 vs Trinidad and Tobago9 May 1998 · International Friendly
- 0–0 vs Jamaica4 May 1998 · International Friendly
- 0–3 vs Germany22 Feb 1998 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Australia16 Dec 1997 · FIFA Confederations Cup
Namibia: last 5 matches
- 2–5 vs Zimbabwe19 Apr 1998 · COSAFA Cup
- 1–4 vs South Africa16 Feb 1998 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 3–3 vs Angola12 Feb 1998 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 3–4 vs Ivory Coast8 Feb 1998 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 1–3 vs Burkina Faso1 Feb 1998 · International Friendly