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Palestine and Kuwait lock horns at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in neutral Qatar on Tuesday for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Both sides are looking for their first win of their campaign after what's been a disappointing run for them so far.
With just one point in three games, the Lions of Canaan are rock bottom in the Group B standings. An unlikely draw against South Korea in their opening game made for a promising start, but losses to Jordan and Iraq in their next two games bursted their bubble.
It's been a difficult year for them, winning only four times from 13 games, the last of which was a hybrid friendly against Malaysian club, PDRM FC.
On the other hand, the Blue Waves haven't really covered themselves in glory either, sitting just a point above their Middle Eastern rivals. They began their campaign with back-to-back draws to Jordan (1-1) and Iraq (0-0), before Oman dealt a significant blow by inflicting a 4-0 shellacking.
Ranked 134th in the world, Juan Antonio Pizzi's side are looking to end their four-decade wait for a second World Cup appearance, having made their debut back in 1982. However, all is not lost, as there are another seven games left in the round, but everything could be over if their form doesn't improve sooner rather than later.
Palestine vs Kuwait Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 10 clashes between the sides in history, with the Lions of Canaan losing seven times and winning just once - a 1-0 victory in January 2021 in a friendly, interestingly also their last official encounter.
- The Blue Waves have the worst defensive record in Group B with five goals conceded, although four of them came against Oman alone on Thursday.
- Makram Daboub's side have lost their last two games and have won just once from their last six (friendlies included): a 2-1 win over Malaysian club PDRM FC.
Palestine vs Kuwait Prediction
Neither side have impressed in the qualifiers so far, and they remain without a win. Going by their head-to-head record, the Blue Waves are better placed to win this one, but their last few results don't hold them in good stead. A draw seems likely.
Prediction: Palestine 1-1 Kuwait
Palestine vs Kuwait Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
