Syria vs India Prediction: With Three Points On The Line This Calls For An Entertaining Affair

Syria will welcome India to the Al Bayt Stadium in the third round of the Asian Cup group stage fixture.

India steps into this match eager for a victory, not only marking their first but potentially propelling them to qualify for the knockout rounds. However, their hopes are on thin ice with a -5 goal differential, and the injury-ridden squad doesn't inspire much confidence, adding another layer of challenge.

Let's have a look at the latest AFC Asian Cup predictions between Syria vs. India, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Syria

FIFA Ranking: 91st

In their recent encounter against Australia, Syria displayed spirited resilience, aiming to thwart the 2015 Asian Cup champions from walking away with all three points, although their efforts at the end were futile as they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat. This comes after holding Uzbekistan to a goalless draw in the first round.

Entering this match, the Qasioun Eagles are winless in their last five matches across all competitions since a 1-0 win over North Korea in the World Cup qualifiers on November 16th, 2023. Before their loss to Australia, they were on a three-match unbeaten run, recording consecutive draws against Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, and most recently, Uzbekistan, and will fancy their chances of getting back to the win column in this one against an injury-riddled India side.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

Madania; Weiss, Ousou, Krouma, Ajan; Al Aswad, Elias, Ham, Ramadan; Khribin, Hesar

India

FIFA Ranking: 102nd

India, on the other hand, recorded their second consecutive defeat in this competition as they found themselves on the receiving end of a 3-0 defeat against Uzbekistan in the second round. This comes after suffering a 2-0 defeat against Australia in their opening match, where, despite their defeat, their performance received commendation.

The Blue Tigers have now lost three consecutive matches since a 1-0 victory against Kuwait in the World Cup qualifiers on November 16th, 2023. Their inefficiency in front of goal has seen them fail to score in three successive matches, being outscored 8-0, and such a display could turn out to be their undoing in this impending encounter, thwarting their chances of qualifying from the group stages.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Sandhu; Poojary, Jhingan, Bheke, Mishra; Wangjam, Tangri; Singh, Samad, Kumam; Chhetri

Match Facts

• Syria have won two of their last eleven matches across all competitions.
• India have won one of their last five away matches across all competitions.
• Syria averages 0.8 goals per game when playing at home, and India averages 1.1 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

Over the past six encounters, Syria emerged victorious in two matches and shared one draw while India secured a win on three occasions, resulting in a goal difference of 8-6 favoring India.

Expert Betting Tips

Syria is poised as the favorite to secure three points and qualify from the group stage for the first time in its history. They face an injury-plagued opponent who has been in poor form in this competition, losing two consecutive matches.

For Syria, it's all about bringing the A-game to their opponents in this impending encounter, and an entertaining affair is undoubtedly on the cards. As such, we anticipate the total to exceed 2.5 goals, which should surface.

• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.76
• Home To Score In Both Halves - Yes for 2.05
• Correct Score - Syria 3:1 India for 12.00