Bahrain's team appeared quite ready in the strong test with Syria, which they won 3-1. On the contrary, Jordan in the two friendlies it gave to Dubai, may not have lost to Oman (0-0) and won (1-0) the unprepared and incomplete Lebanon, but its appearances were anything but convincing. In Manama this time the match therefore, in addition to the best competitive situation, there is also a home advantage for Bahrain.