| This is one of the semi-finals in the Arabian Gulf Cup. Both teams want to reach the final. A quick look in the transfermarkt shows us that both teams are almost having the same amount of players who can make the difference in important games. Barain's squad is bit more expensive but not with much. Bahrain win their Group B with six points, edging Saudi Arabia on goal difference. Bahrain defeated Saudi Arabia 3-2, overvome Iraq 2-0, and suffered a 1-2 loss to Yemen. Meanwhile, Kuwait advanced to this stage as the second-place team in Group A with five points. The team manage to drew against both Oman and Qatar and win with against UAE. In the recent head to head games Bahrain have advantage. The last game in this tournament between these two ended in a 1-1 draw. Kuwait's most recent win over Bahrain in an official match dates back to 2013. Kuwait is eager to capitalize on home support to secure a spot in the final in the Gulf Cup. |
