Sri Lanka vs Yemen Preview, lineups, prediction, team news
Today’s Match Between Sri Lanka and Yemen: Preview, Prediction, Team News, and Lineups World Cup 2026 Qualifiers (Asia) Today Match on 12th October 2023 at Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium.
Sri Lanka vs Yemen Match Preview
Sri Lanka is currently ranked 95th in the FIFA world rankings, while Yemen is ranked 152nd. Sri Lanka are coming off a disappointing campaign in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, where they were eliminated in the group stage. However, they will look to bounce back and prepare for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Yemen is a relatively weak team in Asian football. They have never qualified for the FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. However, they have improved in recent years and will look to put up a good show against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka vs. Yemen Match Facts
- League: World Cup 2026 Qualifiers (Asia)
- MATCH: Sri Lanka vs. Yemen
- DATE: 12th October 2023
- VENUE: Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium
- TIME: 17:00 (UK)
Sri Lanka vs Yemen Team News
Sri Lanka will be without the services of experienced midfielder Akila Dananjaya due to a knee injury. They will, however, be strengthened by the return of defender Kasun Rajitha, absent in recent months due to a hamstring injury.
Yemen will be without the services of defender Ahmed Al-Worafi, suspended for the first match against Sri Lanka. They will, however, be reinforced by the return of striker Abdulwasea Al-Matari, absent in recent weeks due to an adductor injury.
Possible starting lineups For Both Teams
Sri Lanka possible lineups
Dinesh Chandimal (c) Avishka Fernando Pathum Nissanka Dhananjaya de Silva Angelo Mathews Kusal Mendis Dasun Shanaka Chamika Karunaratne Wanindu Hasaranga Maheesh Theekshana Asitha Fernando
Yemen possible lineups
Ala Al-Sasi (c) Ahmed Al-Sarori Abdulwasea Al-Matari Mohammed Al-Dahi Ammar Hamsan Ahmed Al-Ghamdi Alaa Al-Sasi Ahmed Abdulrab Ahmed Al-Sarori Mohammed Al-Dahi
Sri Lanka vs. Yemen Prediction
Yemen is a relatively weak team in Asian football. They have never qualified for the FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. However, they have improved in recent years and will look to put up a good show against Sri Lanka.
Yemen’s key players include captain Ala Al-Sasi, midfielder Ahmed Al-Sarori and striker Abdulwasea Al-Matari. Al-Sasi is a veteran defender who has played over 100 international matches for Yemen. Al-Sarori is a creative midfielder who is the team’s main playmaker. Al-Matari is a young and talented striker who has scored over 20 goals for Yemen.
Prediction:
Sri Lanka will win both matches.
Possible scores:
Sri Lanka 2-1 Yemen (October 12, 2023)
Sri Lanka 3-0 Yemen (October 17, 2023)
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FAQs
Q. When does Sri Lanka vs Yemen kick off?
Ans. 12th October 2023 at 17:00 (UK)
Q. Where is Sri Lanka vs. Yemen being played?
Ans. Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium
Q. Where can I get tickets for Sri Lanka vs. Yemen?
Ans. Tickets are available on the Home Side Club website.
Q. What time does the Sri Lanka vs. Yemen Match match start?
Ans. 17:00 (UK)
Q. Which team will hit more Goals in Sri Lanka vs Yemen match?
Ans. Yemen will hit more Goals in this match.
Q. What TV channel is Sri Lanka vs. Yemen on in the UK?
Ans. This match will be televised live in the UK on bet365.
Q. Where can I stream Sri Lanka vs. Yemen in the UK?
Ans. This match will be televised live in the UK on bet365.
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