Tajikistan vs Jordan Prediction: Neither Side Is A Push-Over, It Ultimately Boils Down To Who Possesses A Greater Hunger For A Spot In The Semi-finals.

The Asian Cup quarterfinals are scheduled for Friday, featuring two fixtures. One particular match grabbing attention is Tajikistan facing off against Jordan at Khalifa International Stadium. Both teams will compete for the coveted spot in the semi-final, striving to turn their dream of lifting the trophy into reality.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Tajikistan

FIFA Ranking: 106th

Tajikistan has truly been the unexpected standout in this competition, delivering on both promises and performances to reach their first ever quarter-final appearance in club history.

In their recent match against the United Arab Emirates in the round of 16, the odds were stacked against them, but that didn't deter them from advancing to the quarterfinals. The Crowns were leading in the 30th minute courtesy of Vakhdat Khanonov's strike, and while it seemed they were about to cruise to a comfortable victory, they were unfortunately pegged back by a Khalifa Al Hammadi goal in the dying embers of the game. However, they successfully concluded the day's business dealings by securing a 5-3 victory in the penalty shootout.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Yatimov; Safarov, Khanonov, Dzhuraboyev, Nazarov; Shukorov, Rakmimov, Umarbayev; Soiroz, Samiev, Khamrokulov

Jordan

FIFA Ranking: 87th

Jordan's qualification into the knockout stages of this competition wasn't flawless, as they entered the round of 16 with a superior goal difference based on the third-best-placed team's ranking advantage.

Despite that, the Jordanian side didn't let any of that deter them from causing a major upset in their round of 16 against favored Iraq, as they secured a narrow 3-2 victory to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2011.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Abu Layla; Nasib, Al-Arab, Al-Ajalin; Haddad, Al-Rashdan, Rateb, Al-Mardi; Al-Taamari, Al-Naimat, Al-Dardour

Match Facts

• Tajikistan have lost one of their last nine matches across all competitions.
• Jordan are unbeaten in their last two away matches when playing against Tajikistan.
• Tajikistan averages 1.7 goals per game when playing at home, and Jordan averages 1.6 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the most recent five encounters, Tajikistan emerged victorious on one occasion and shared one draw, while Jordan secured victory three times.

Expert Betting Tips

The Crowns have exceeded expectations in this competition, especially considering they are debutants. Facing a more experienced Jordan side poses a tough challenge, but they've emphasized that on-field experience holds no fear for them, having dispatched some renowned names in the tournament.

While this is expected to be a tense affair with goals to be seen at both ends of the pitch, considering these are two sides that have shown they have what it takes to put the ball behind the net, we anticipate backing Tajikistan in the double chance market to draw or win, which should surface.

• 1X for 1.83
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 2.60
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.17