Round of 16
Iran vs Syria
Stadium: Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium
31.01.24, 19:00
Iran has demonstrated an impressive performance in the AFC Asian Cup, leading Group C with a perfect record of three victories in the group stage. In contrast, Syria on the other hand finished third in the group. As they prepare to face the formidable opponent that is Iran, Syria is gearing up for a challenging encounter. Our prediction strongly leans towards a confident victory for Iran in this competition. The Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium is poised for an exciting clash, promising an entertaining and engaging match. For comprehensive insights, we recommend reviewing the expertly crafted tips.
Iran
Iran delivered an impressive performance in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup, claiming the top spot with three consecutive victories. Their campaign kicked off with a commanding 4-1 victory over Palestine at the Education City, leaving their opponents in despair. The second match against Hong Kong ended in a narrow 0-1 win, with Ghayedi securing the lone goal for Iran. In their final group stage encounter against UAE, they secured a 2-1 victory, solidifying their position as they head into the knockout rounds.
The Princes of Persia have been exceptional in their recent matches, maintaining an unbeaten streak of 16 games, with 14 wins and two draws. Sustaining this momentum is crucial as they prepare to face Syria on Wednesday. Taremi, notably, scored a brace in their last group-stage game against UAE, contributing to their successful campaign in the tournament.
Syria
Syria commenced their AFC campaign with a draw against Uzbekistan in the opening game. The second match against Australia resulted in a 0-1 defeat, but they rebounded with a 1-0 victory against India in the last group stage game. With a hopeful outlook, Syria is gearing up for a positive outcome as they face Iran in the knockout stage on Wednesday. The team is poised to put up a strong fight in this anticipated encounter against Iran.
Head-To-Head Statistics
A critical look at their last 10 encounters produced 6 victories for Iran and 4 draws.
Betting Stats
| Teams | Matches won | Both teams scored | Over 1.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 3/3 | 2/3 | 2/3 | 3/3 |
| Syria | 1/3 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 0/3 |
Expert Betting Tips
Iran remains unbeaten in the AFC Asian Cup, boasting three consecutive victories and a flawless record in the group-stage games. The team has displayed an impressive offensive style, scoring a total of 7 goals in the three matches played so far in the competition. Facing Syria, Iran is expected to dominate, with the anticipation of securing a victory or, at the very least, a draw in this encounter, accompanied by a minimum of two goals.
Furthermore, the expectation is for Iran to score at least two goals in this match, given their track record of averaging two goals per game with a total of 7 goals so far in the competition. Betting on "Home over 1.5 goals for Iran" is considered a favorable option in this context.