The Syrians will host Japan for the World Cup AFC Qualification.
Date: 21/11/2023 Time:13:30 Venue: Kalinga Stadium, India.
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Japan has a much stronger squad than Syria, with players who play in top European leagues and have experience in international tournaments. Japan is also the most successful Asian team in World Cup history, having qualified for the last six editions. Syria, on the other hand, has never qualified for the World Cup, and has a poor defensive record.
Prediction: Japan to win
Japan will win the match by a large margin, scoring at least three goals. Japan will dominate the possession and the tempo of the game, and will exploit Syria’s weaknesses with their pace and skill. Japan will score early and often, and will not allow Syria to have any hope of a comeback.
Betting Tip: Over 1.5
This is the last match of the second round of the qualification process, which will determine the eight group winners and the four best runners-up that will advance to the third round. Syria is currently second in Group A with 3 points, while Japan is the group leader also with 3 points.
Syria come into this fixture with average form with 2 losses in the last 5 games and Japan came into this fixture with excellent form and no losses in the last 5 games. They are also favorites to win this match.
Syria: Alma; Al Khouli, Al Midani, Jenyat, Kerdagli; Ahmad, Anz, Ham, Hameesheh; Al Mawas, Al Somah;
Japan: Maekawa; Taniguchi, Nakayama, Machida, Tomiyasu; Endo, Morita, Kamada; Doan, Ueda, Kubo.