Kaiserslautern, Germany (My Sportsbook) - Saudi Arabia will need a win against Group H opponent Spain on Friday in Kaiserslautern to stand any chance of advancing to the Round of 16. The Asian nation has only one point after finishing in a 2-2 draw with Tunisia in its opening match, and a 4-0 loss to Ukraine in its second. Even if Saudi Arabia manages a win over Spain, the team still needs Ukraine and Tunisia to finish in a draw. If Tunisia defeats the European nation, then the deciding factor would be goal differential. Spain heads to Fritz-Walter Stadion after sealing a second round birth in its last match. Fernando Torres scored twice and Raul added a goal to carry Spain over Tunisia, 3-1, in Stuttgart. Having already reserved a spot in the Round of 16, Spain head coach Luis Aragones will most likely rest Torres and starting goalkeeper Iker Casillas. Saudi Arabia's Saud Khariri, Omar Al Ghamdi and Ahmed Dokhi will be suspended if they receive another yellow card, along with Spain's Cesc Fabregas and Carles Puyol. Friday's match marks the first meeting between the two nations. |
