After the convincing first-round win, Qatar will take on Tajikistan in round two of the AFC Asia Cup Qatar 2023. Date: 17/01/2024 Time: 14:30 Venue: Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.
Bookmaker Ratings made these predictions below for the Tajikistan vs Qatar AFC Asia Cup Qatar 2023 clash. For more predictions on the Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga, and other European football leagues, visit our Football Predictions & Betting Tips page.
Prediction: Qatar to Win – 1.44
For the Tajikistan vs Qatar game, we predict Qatar to win and this is why. Qatar will be eager to finish first in the group by winning this match they will certainly guarantee that. The Maroons are the defending champions and have the experience to overcome Tajikistan. They are undefeated in eight games in the AFC Asia Cup.
Prediction: Under 3 Goals – 1.33
We predict the game Tajikistan vs Qatar to produce under three goals and this is why. Tajikistan’s four of their last five matches and all of Qatar’s previous five games leading to their encounter on Wednesday ended with three or fewer goals.
With just two shots on goal in 90 minutes, Tajikistan opened their journey in the Asia Cup with a 0-0 draw with China. Nicknamed the Crowns, Tajikistan had slightly more ball possession with 52% but managed to create 20 goal attempts and look like a very solid side that can cause many problems.
Qatar were off to a marvelous start as they beat Lebanon by 3-0 in the opening game of the Qatar 2023 AFC Cup. The Maroons are leading Group A with three points as the hosts looked relentless in attack with 61% ball possession and 16 goal attempts in the first game.
Tajikistan: Yatimov; Safarov, Khanonov, Dzuraboyev, Nazarov; Umarbaev, Shukurov, Panshanbe; Kamolov, Soirov, Dzalilov;
Qatar: Barsham; Pedro, Ali, Lucas; Abdurizag, Al HAydos, Fathi, Hatem, Waad; Afif, Almoez Ali;