Lebanon vs Kuwait: Match Preview and Betting Insights for September 2, 2025

The international friendly between the national teams of Kuwait and Lebanon is set for Tuesday at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya, Indonesia. Here’s an overview of the match, which is likely to be close and low-scoring.

Match Preview

Kuwait is having a difficult year, remaining winless in 2025 with four losses and just one draw against Iraq in World Cup qualifying. After being eliminated and experiencing several setbacks, the team is struggling both in offense and defense. A 0-4 loss to South Korea highlighted the gap between Kuwait and stronger Asian teams.

This friendly offers Kuwait a chance to improve their mindset and finally end their winless run. The squad has potential, but they struggle with finishing and staying composed during crucial moments. Playing on neutral ground presents its challenges, but their motivation should be high.

Lebanon, however, has seen more success this year, winning three out of five matches and losing only one, narrowly against Oman. “The Cedars” are showing good organization and are improving, despite a challenging World Cup qualifying campaign. A recent friendly win over Qatar, not recognized by FIFA, has boosted their confidence.

Lebanon appears more balanced both physically and mentally. They may not have well-known stars, but their discipline and ability to seize opportunities make them competitive against similar teams. The match with Kuwait is a chance to build on their momentum and strengthen their position for upcoming tournaments.

Probable Lineups

• Kuwait: Abdulghafour, Al Enezi, Al-Harbi, Hajjah, Al Hajeri, Al Sanea, Daham, Abujabarah, Al Defiri, Al Sulaiman, Al Harbi
• Lebanon: Mattar, Shour, Khamis, Sharafeddine, Al-Zein, Haidar, Khair El Dine, Saffwan, Kaddour, Al-Masri, Najjarine

Match Facts and Head-to-Head

• Kuwait is winless in their last seven matches, dating back to December 2024.
• Lebanon has won against Kuwait seven times in 35 encounters.
• Kuwait is unbeaten in their last nine matches against Lebanon.

Prediction

Kuwait has been without a win for too long, increasing the pressure on the team. Meanwhile, Lebanon is in better form and showing improvement, despite unfavorable historical statistics. I predict a tightly contested, low-scoring match with Lebanon having a slight advantage. Our recommendation is “Under 2.5 goals” with odds of 1.65.