Arabian Gulf Cup Predictions & Betting Tips

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Arabian Gulf Cup Betting Tips


FreeTips is your first stop for betting tips and predictions for the Arabian Gulf Cup, a biennial football competition governed by the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation for its eight member nations.

Also known as the Gulf Cup, the first tournament took place in 1970 which was won by Kuwait. Kuwait are the most successful team in the tournament's history after winning 10 out of the 25 editions.

Iraq are the defending champions after defeating Oman in 2023 to claim their fourth title.

Freetips' experienced football experts provide Arabian Gulf Cup predictions and betting tips throughout the tournament. Our analysts use their knowledge and understanding of the betting markets to provide consistent winning picks.

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Betting on Arabian Gulf Cup


All eight teams at the Arabian Gulf Cup have been competing in the AFC World Cup qualifiers which provides an insight into their form and capabilities. Yemen were knocked out in the second round with the remaining seven teams currently competing in the third round.

All seven nations have played six matches in the third round with Iraq and United Arab Emirates both winning three matches. Qatar and Oman have won twice with Saudi Arabia and Bahrain winning once each, Kuwait yet to win a game.

The opening matches in the group stage at the Gulf Cup are very important in understanding how each team will play and if their form in the World Cup qualifiers will be a factor.

Kuwait have home advantage which is not expected to play a part. Kuwait haven't reached a final in the previous five editions, including the 2017-18 Arabian Gulf Cup that they hosted.

Teams


Nation
World Ranking (19 December 2024)
Qatar 48
Iraq 56
Saudi Arabia 59
United Arab Emirates 63
Oman 80
Bahrain 81
Kuwait (hosts) 134
Yemen 158

Format


The competition begins with two groups of four teams. The top two teams in each group advance to the semi-finals followed by a final.

All eight teams were seeded n the draw with Kuwait (hosts) and Iraq (title holders) placed in Pot 1.

Venues


Venue
City
Capacity
Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium Ardhiya 60,000
Sulaibikhat Stadium Sulaibikhat 15,000

Prize Money


Position
Amount (USD)
Champions $1,000,000
Runner-up $750,000
Total $1,750,000

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Arabian Gulf Cup Finals


Edition
Year
Hosts
Champions
Final Score
Runners-up
26th 2024–25 Kuwait tbc tbc tbc
25th 2023 Iraq Iraq 3–2 (AET) Oman
24th 2019 Qatar Bahrain 1–0 Saudi Arabia
23rd 2017–18 Kuwait Oman 0–0 (P) United Arab Emirates
22nd 2014 Saudi Arabia Qatar 2–1 Saudi Arabia
21st 2013 Bahrain United Arab Emirates 2–1 (AET) Iraq
20th 2010 Yemen Kuwait 1–0 Saudi Arabia
19th 2009 Oman Oman 0–0 (P) Saudi Arabia
18th 2007 United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates 1–0 Oman
17th 2004 Qatar Qatar 1–1 (P) Oman
16th 2003–04 Kuwait Saudi Arabia Round-Robin Bahrain
15th 2002 Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Round-Robin Qatar
14th 1998 Bahrain Kuwait Round-Robin Saudi Arabia
13th 1996 Oman Kuwait Round-Robin Qatar
12th 1994 United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia Round-Robin United Arab Emirates
11th 1992 Qatar Qatar Round-Robin Bahrain
10th 1990 Kuwait Kuwait Round-Robin Qatar
9th 1988 Saudi Arabia Iraq Round-Robin United Arab Emirates
8th 1986 Bahrain Kuwait Round-Robin United Arab Emirates
7th 1984 Oman Iraq 1–1 (P) Qatar
6th 1982 United Arab Emirates Kuwait Round-Robin Bahrain
5th 1979 Iraq Iraq Round-Robin Kuwait
4th 1976 Qatar Kuwait 4–2 Iraq
3rd 1974 Kuwait Kuwait 4–0 Saudi Arabia
2nd 1972 Saudi Arabia Kuwait Round-Robin Saudi Arabia
1st 1970 Bahrain Kuwait Round-Robin Bahrain

Performances by Nation


Nation
Winners
Runners-up
Kuwait 10 1
Iraq 4 2
Saudi Arabia 3 7
Qatar 3 4
United Arab Emirates 2 4
Oman 2 3
Bahrain 1 4
Yemen

Football Predictions & Tips

Arabian Gulf Cup FAQ

When is the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup being played?

The 26th Arabian Gulf Cup is being played from 21 December 2024 to 3 January 2025.

Where is the the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup being played?

The 26th Arabian Gulf Cup being played in Kuwait.

Where is the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup final being played?

The 26th Arabian Gulf Cup final is played at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City, Kuwait.

How many teams play in the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup?

A total of eight teams play in the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup.

Who has won the most Arabian Gulf Cup titles?

Kuwaithave won the most titles in Arabian Gulf Cup with 10 title, Iraq next best with four titles.

Where can I bet on Arabian Gulf Cup?

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