Hard Rock Stadium in Miami sets the stage for an intriguing Group H opener as Saudi Arabia and Uruguay begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns. As Uruguay are a more experienced side than Saudi Arabia, our prediction firmly points toward a 1-0 away win. Saudi Arabia travel to USA in high spirits after a convincing 3-0 victory over Puerto Rico in their final warm-up match. Experienced winger Salem Al-Dawsari remains the key creative force for the Green Falcons, while striker Abdullah Al-Hamdan will be eager to make his mark on the global stage. Saudi Arabia have won four of their last ten matches, averaging 1.2 goals scored per game, but their defensive record remains a concern, with only two clean sheets during that period.
Uruguay, meanwhile, enter the tournament with lofty expectations despite producing mixed results in recent outings. Much will depend on the influence of Federico Valverde, whose energy and quality in midfield make him one of the team's most important players. Up front, former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is expected to spearhead the attack, while defender Ronald Araujo faces a race against time to prove his fitness. Uruguay have kept clean sheets in 60% of their last ten matches and concede just 0.9 goals per game on average, suggesting they possess the defensive discipline needed to edge a potentially tight contest. The South Americans also won the only previous World Cup meeting between the sides, recording a 1-0 victory.
As Uruguay possess greater individual quality and have a strong defensive record, keeping six clean sheets in their last ten matches, Home Win should be considered, alongside Uruguay to Win to Nil and Under 2.5 goals (Uruguay's matches average just 1.9 total goals, while the previous meeting between these nations ended 1-0).
This World Cup 2026 match will be played on Monday 15 June 2026 at 23:00.
What is our Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Saudi Arabia 0 - 1 Uruguay
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-1 @ 450 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 220 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Darwin Nunez @ 110 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Darwin Nunez @ 350 Odds
- To be Booked: Mathias Olivera @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Saudi Arabia +1.5 @ -160 Odds
- European Handicap: Saudi Arabia +2 @ -163 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -500 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Uruguay to Win @ -900 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Uruguay to Win/Uruguay to Win @ 110 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Uruguay - Yes @ -138 Odds
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View OfferSaudi Arabia Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlwldlllw | 1.30 |
| Home | wldl | 1.00 |
| Away | wlwllw | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 2.00 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 0.50 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.50 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 75% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.13 | 1.12 | 1.15 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.19 | 1.04 | 1.34 |
Uruguay Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwdwwdldd | 1.60 |
| Home | www | 3.00 |
| Away | ldwdldd | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 100% | 14% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.90 | 2.00 | 1.86 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 2.00 | 0.57 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.00 | 1.29 |
| BTTS | 30% | 0% | 43% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 100% | 43% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 0% | 57% |
| Expected Goals | 1.14 | 1.67 | 0.91 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.11 | 0.90 | 1.20 |
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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