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Preview: Bahrain vs. China - prediction, team news, lineups from
Bahrain vs. China - prediction, team news, lineups
Preview
Bahrain and China will face off in a friendly international on November 12th, 2022. Both teams will be looking to use this match as a warm-up for the upcoming World Cup. Bahrain is coming off a disappointing third-place finish in the Gulf Cup, while China is coming off a winless campaign in the East Asian Championship.
Bahrain
Bahrain is the 85th-ranked team in the world, while China is ranked 77th. Bahrain has a strong team, led by captain Salman Al-Faraj and goalkeeper Sayed Shubbar Alawi. Al-Faraj is a creative midfielder who can create chances for his teammates, while Alawi is a solid goalkeeper who has been in good form for his club, Al-Hilal.
China
China is the 77th-ranked team in the world. China has a good team, led by captain Wu Xi and striker Wu Lei. Xi is a defensive midfielder who can break up play and start attacks, while Lei is a clinical finisher who has scored goals for both his club and country.
Prediction
This is a tough match to call, as both teams are evenly matched. However, Bahrain has the home advantage and is in slightly better form, so they are the slight favorites to win.
Team news
Bahrain: Bahrain is without injured midfielder Ali Madan and defender Ahmed Bughammar.
China: China is without injured midfielder Zhang Xizhe and defender Wang Shenchao.
