Saudi Arabia and Thailand will battle to finish atop Group F of the 2023 Asian Cup standings when the two sides clash at the Education City Stadium on Thursday.
With both sides winning their respective opening games, the Green Falcons' 2-0 win over Kyrgyzstan as compared to Thailand's goalless draw with Oman on matchday two gave Roberto Mancini's side a two-point lead over the War Elephants.
Both sides are guaranteed a spot in the Round of 16 regardless of the result.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Saudi Arabia vs Thailand kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | January 25, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 10 am EDT |
| Venue: | Education City Stadium |
The Asian Cup match between Saudi Arabia and Thailand will be played at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.
It will kick off at 10 am EDT on Thursday, January 25, in the United States (US).
How to watch Saudi Arabia vs Thailand online - TV channels & live streams
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Team news & squads
Saudi Arabia team news
Nasser Al-Dawsari and Saleh Al-Shehri are expected to be back in attack from the first whistle, with goalkeeper Ahmed Al-Kassar looking to record his third successive clean sheet at the tournament.
While Al-Nassr's Sami Al-Najei is likely to feature alongside Al-Hilal's Mohamed Kanno in the middle, Al-Ittihad's Faisal Al-Ghamdi would start on the bench.
Saudi Arabia possible XI: Al-Kassar; Al-Saluli, Lajami, Al-Bulaihi; Abdulhamid, Al-Najei, Kanno, N. Al-Dawsari; Radif, S. Al-Dawsari, Al-Shehri.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Al-Rubaie, Al-Najjar, Al-Kassar |
| Defenders: | Al-Sqoor, Al-Saluli, Lajami, Al-Bulaihi, Abdulhamid, Kadesh, Al-Tambakti, Al-Breik |
| Midfielders: | Al-Muwallad, Ali, Al-Malki, S. Al-Dawsari, Al-Khaibari, Al-Najei, Ghareeb, Al-Muwallad, Kanno, N. Al-Dawsari, Al-Ghamdi |
| Forwards: | Al-Buraikan, Al-Shehri, Haji, Radif+ |
Thailand team news
Thailand coach Masatada Ishii could name a similar line-up once again, with goalkeeper Patiwat Khammai on two clean sheets.
Jaroensak Wonggorn, Supachok Sarachat and Bordin Phala can see themselves featuring in support of the lone frontman in Supachai Chaided.
Thailand possible XI: Khammai; Mickelson, Dolah, Hemviboon, Bunmathan; Charoenrattanapirom, Pomphan; Wonggorn, Sarachat, Phala; Chaided.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Tedsungnoen, Anuin, Khammai |
| Defenders: | Channgom, Bunmathan, Dolah, Mickelson, Praisuwan, Hemviboon, Bureerat, Thongsong |
| Midfielders: | Kaman, Yooyen, Sarachat, Autra, Wonggorn, Poomchantuek, Pomphan, Charoenrattanapirom, Promsrikaew, Kanitsribampen, Chamratsamee |
| Forwards: | Chaided, Mueanta, Poeiphimai |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between Saudi Arabia and Thailand across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2017 | Thailand 0-3 Saudi Arabia | AFC World Cup Qualifiers |
| September 1, 2016 | Saudi Arabia 1-0 Thailand | AFC World Cup Qualifiers |
| November 11, 2011 | Saudi Arabia 3-0 Thailand | AFC World Cup Qualifiers |
| October 11, 2011 | Thailand 0-0 Saudi Arabia | AFC World Cup Qualifiers |
| February 5, 2009 | Saudi Arabia 2-1 Thailand | International Friendly |