Syria — Kuwait : Match Preview and Prediction for September 08,2025

Syria’s Recent Performance Against UAE: A Glimpse of Potential

A recent friendly encounter against the formidable United Arab Emirates, who are deep in preparation for World Cup qualifiers, unveiled promising aspects of the Syrian national team. Despite ultimately falling 1:3, it was the Syrian squad who commendably broke the deadlock in the first half through a goal from Mohamed Al-Salhadi. Throughout the initial 45 minutes, they also demonstrated commendable defensive organization, effectively containing the assaults of a more skilled opponent.

Experienced Leadership and Key Players

Under the guidance of Spanish head coach Jose Lana, the national team benefits from a core of seasoned players, including Omar Al-Soma, Omar Khribin, and Mahmoud Mawas. These veterans form the backbone of the squad, contributing invaluable experience to crucial fixtures. Furthermore, the roster has been bolstered by the inclusion of emerging talents who have recently earned their call-ups.

Strong Qualifying Record and Tournament Success

Syria has consistently performed well in AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, securing decisive victories over Afghanistan (1:0) and Pakistan (2:0). Earlier in 2024, the team demonstrated a strong showing at the Intercontinental Cup, recording impressive wins against India (3:0), Mauritius (2:0), and Tajikistan (1:0) during the King’s Cup in Thailand. Such results unequivocally highlight their capacity to succeed in competitive environments. The ongoing training camp and friendly matches are integral components of their preparation for the forthcoming 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification rounds.

Kuwait’s Troubling Recent Form

Turning our attention to the Kuwait national team, their recent performances raise considerable concerns. Their latest World Cup qualifier against South Korea culminated in a resounding 0:4 defeat. The statistics from that match vividly underscore their struggles: a mere 26% possession, six shots on goal with none on target, and an xG (expected goals) metric of a meager 0.33.

A Pattern of Defeats

This heavy loss was not an isolated incident but rather reinforces an overarching trend. The Kuwaiti team has suffered defeats in four of their last five outings. Their recent string of poor results includes losses to Palestine (0:2), Oman (0:1), Bahrain (0:1), and two friendly defeats against Lebanon (0:2, 1:2).

Struggles in Attack and Defense

These figures paint a picture of a team grappling with a significant crisis of form. They are experiencing considerable difficulties in generating scoring opportunities and frequently concede goals without mounting an effective response. Even the performances of their youth and Olympic teams in various tournaments offer little cause for optimism regarding the senior squad’s current condition. While the team prepares for the Asian Cup qualifiers for their Olympic squad and the Arab Nations Cup qualifiers for the main team, their present form appears far from promising.