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

On September 2, Kuwait and Lebanon will compete in an international friendly. Here’s a look at both teams and a match prediction.

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Match preview

The Kuwait national team has been active in the 2025 World Cup qualifiers and various friendlies. Their performance has been underwhelming, with only one draw against Iraq (2-2) and four losses this year, totaling 1:10 in goals. Issues with scoring and multiple defensive mistakes have affected their outcomes. Recently, Kuwait has started to include younger players to bring more energy into their gameplay.

Meanwhile, Lebanon has also had a busy season, taking part in World Cup qualifying. They have shown resilience but struggled with consistency and offense. Lebanon often earns points through discipline and strong physical fitness. This year, the coaching staff has used friendlies to test different players, making their style less predictable but also more challenging. They tend to rely on quick counterattacks and set pieces.

Under coach Miodrag Radulović, Lebanon has played five matches this year, winning three, drawing one, and losing one. In the third round of Asian Cup qualification, they have earned four points from two matches and currently lead their group.

Probable lineups

Kuwait: Abdulghafour, Al-Awadi, Khaled, Al-Hajeri, Al Enezi, Al Mutar, Abujabarah, Majed, Al-Jafiri, Zanki, Al Qaisi

Lebanon: Matar, Shour, Khamis, Sharafeddine, Al Zein, Haidar, Kheir El Din, Safwan, Kaddour, Najjarin, Al Masri

Match facts and head-to-head

• In their last five encounters, both teams have achieved two wins each, with one match ending in a draw.
• Kuwait has not won in their last seven games, recording five losses and two draws.
• Lebanon has lost only one of their last ten matches.

Prediction

Lebanon appears to be the favorite, despite the match being held in Kuwait. Radulović’s team is well-organized and poised to demonstrate their skills. My prediction: Asian handicap Lebanon (0) at 2.1 odds.