Bahrain vs Yemen Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 14 November 2026
🔊 Bahrain and Yemen will meet in an international friendly tournament in China. For Bahrain, this marks the start of a new chapter under Spanish coach Félix Sánchez. Yemen, by contrast, come into the match having beaten the same opponents 5-2 in September. Bahrain’s recent results are worrying: they have lost four in a row. Therefore, despite Bahrain’s historical advantage, the upcoming match does not look straightforward for the nominal hosts.
Bahrain retain the lead in the overall head-to-head record
📊 In their last 13 head-to-head matches, Bahrain have won eight, drawn twice and lost three times. However, their most recent meeting, on 30 September 2026, ended in a surprising 5-2 defeat for Bahrain. The visitors have therefore already shown that they can perform well against their current opponents’ defence.
Head-to-head statistics Bahrain - Yemen
Bahrain: coaching change after a run of poor results
Bahrain had a very poor run of matches in the Gulf Cup in September. They lost to Qatar (0-2), the UAE (0-3) and Yemen (2-5). Before that, in June, Bahrain lost to Georgia (0-2) in a friendly. Across those four matches, they conceded 12 goals and scored only twice.
The November training camp will be Felix Sanchez’s first full spell working with the national team. The Spanish coach previously managed Qatar and is well acquainted with Asian football. He has the opportunity to assess 29 players, including Ali Madan, Vincent Emmanuel and Moses Atede. One of the new coach’s main tasks will be to restore defensive solidity: in the previous edition, the team allowed opponents to create dangerous chances too often.
Match Results: Bahrain
Yemen: high-scoring win over Bahrain and mixed run of form
Yemen have also been through a difficult spell, but their most recent match against Bahrain significantly improved the impression of their performances. They lost to the UAE (0-4) and Qatar (0-1), but before that, in 2026, they beat Lebanon (2-0) and Kuwait (2-1). The emphatic win over Bahrain is an important result, as their opponents have a higher FIFA ranking (97 compared with 144) but could not provide solid defensive resistance against the visitors in their direct encounter.
Yemen’s main strength remains their ability to capitalise on opponents’ mistakes. In the previous head-to-head meeting, they regularly found space and finished their attacks effectively. If Bahrain again fail to organise their defence, the visitors will have a chance to secure a positive result.
Match Results: Yemen
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Bahrain have the edge in the overall head-to-head record, but their recent results point to a serious slump. Yemen have already beaten them by three goals, while Bahrain have conceded 12 goals in four matches. A change of head coach could alter the hosts' approach, but it would be premature to expect all their problems to be resolved immediately. I therefore favour a bet with some protection: Total Goals - Over 2. Correct score prediction: 1-2 to Yemen.
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