World Cup 2026 Group H overnight

Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay Stats Comparison: Prediction, Cards, Corners and Lineups

Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay is an underdog-resistance match: Saudi Arabia can be organized and intense, while Uruguay bring a higher ranking, physical midfield and direct forward threat. The search angles are Uruguay prediction, cards, corners and Nunez shots.

Quick match path

Stats first, odds second.

Group
Group H
Kick-off
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 00:00 CEST / Monday 18:00 ET
Venue
TBC
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Kick-off

00:00 CEST

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Ranking edge

Uruguay +44

Uruguay have the stronger ranking and World Cup pedigree.

Player watch

Nunez shots

Only after confirmed start and central role.

Cards watch

Saudi Arabia

Uruguay pressure can force recovery fouls.

Team comparison

Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay stats

Lower FIFA ranking number is better. For betting, ranking is context only; lineups and live game state still matter.

StatSaudi ArabiaUruguayEdge

FIFA ranking

6117Uruguay

Ranking gap

Underdog44Profile

World Cup appearances

715Uruguay

Best World Cup finish

Round of 16WinnersProfile

Qualification route

AFCCONMEBOLProfile

Likely match shape

Compact and countersPressing and direct attacksProfile

Saudi Arabia profile

AFC qualification

Saudi Arabia
FIFA rank
61
World Cups
7
Best finish
Round of 16, 1994
Coach
Herve Renard

Uruguay profile

CONMEBOL qualification

Uruguay
FIFA rank
17
World Cups
15
Best finish
Winners, 1930 and 1950
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa

Player watch

Sort the key players by ranking context and World Cup experience

Uruguay

Uruguay

Darwin Nunez

Forward

Primary shots and scorer reference.

Federico Valverde

Midfielder

Long shots, pressing and transition control.

Ronald Araujo

Defender

Aerial defending and set-piece threat.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Salem Al-Dawsari

Winger

Main carry, shot and counter outlet.

Firas Al-Buraikan

Forward

Central target and scorer route.

Mohammed Kanno

Midfielder

Duel, fouls and cards-watch profile.

Head to head

H2H context

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay have limited World Cup H2H relevance. Current tactical shape matters more: Saudi compactness against Uruguay's intensity and forward pressure.

Saudi Arabia

0

Draws

0

Uruguay

0

Betting markets

Cards, corners and live triggers

Corners prediction

Uruguay corners are the first lean if Bielsa's side press high and keep Saudi Arabia pinned back. Saudi corners become live-interesting only if Al-Dawsari finds counter space.

Cards prediction

Saudi Arabia cards are the natural watch because Uruguay can force duels and late tackles. Uruguay cards matter if Saudi counters expose space behind the press.

  • Saudi Arabia: Salem Al-Dawsari starting role decides counter shots and fouls won.
  • Saudi Arabia: midfield selection affects card exposure against Uruguay pressure.
  • Uruguay: Darwin Nunez role decides shots-on-target and scorer markets.
  • Uruguay: Valverde role affects long-shot, cards and assist-adjacent angles.

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Betting takeaways from the stats

Uruguay are the result lean, but the sharper search markets are Uruguay shots, Uruguay corners and Saudi Arabia cards.

Saudi Arabia can keep the game uncomfortable if they defend compactly, so live betting after the first 15 minutes is useful.

Nunez player props depend heavily on confirmed starts, role and expected minutes.

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