Oman vs. Palestine: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
Preview
Oman and Palestine will face off in a friendly match on January 24, 2023 at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat, Oman. Both teams will be looking to use this match as preparation for upcoming competitive fixtures.
Oman is coming off a disappointing performance at the 2023 Gulf Cup, where they finished bottom of their group with just one point from three matches. Palestine, on the other hand, had a more successful tournament, reaching the semi-finals before losing to eventual winners Iraq.
The match is expected to be a close contest, with both teams evenly matched on paper. Oman will be looking to make a statement after their poor showing at the Gulf Cup, while Palestine will be hoping to continue their good form.
Team News
Oman
Oman will be without the services of several key players for this match, including injured duo Mohsin al-Khaldi and Khalid al-Hajri. Ammar al-Rushaidi is also suspended for the match.
However, Oman coach Branko Ivankovic has called up a strong squad for the match, including several players who impressed at the Gulf Cup.
Palestine
Palestine will also be without some key players for this match, including injured duo Mahmoud Eid and Yaser Hamad. Mohammed Rashid is also suspended for the match.
However, Palestine coach Makram Daboub has called up a strong squad for the match, including several players who impressed at the Arab Cup.
Predicted Lineups
Oman
- Goalkeeper: Ibrahim al-Mukhaini
- Defenders: Ahmed al-Khamisi, Fahd al-Jabri, Mohammed al-Musalami, Ali al-Busaidi
- Midfielders: Harib al-Saadi, Arshad al-Alawi, Sami al-Hasani
- Forwards: Muhsen al-Ghassani, Khalid al-Hajri, Abdulaziz al-Muqbali
Palestine
- Goalkeeper: Ramzi Saleh
- Defenders: Mohammed Saleh, Yaser Hamad, Ahmed Qatmish, Khaled Salem
- Midfielders: Mohammed Rashid, Oday Dabbagh, Mohammed Darwish
- Forwards: Mahmoud Eid, Tamer Seyam, Saleh Chihadeh
Prediction
This is a difficult match to predict, with both teams evenly matched on paper. However, Oman will have the home advantage and will be looking to make a statement after their poor showing at the Gulf Cup.
Palestine, on the other hand, will be hoping to continue their good form and will be confident of getting a result in Muscat.
Ultimately, I predict that Oman will win the match 2-1.
