India FC are looking to finally put an end their winless run for five straight games, when they meet with Afghanistan FC, who are also searching for victory. Additionally, during their reverse fixture, their meeting ended with a goalless draw, extending their winless streak. India are coming into this game without confidence, as they have failed to score a single win in their last five games. This is crucial for India to end this winless run, if they still want to stand a chance for qualification. Meanwhile, for Afghanistan, they are no better as they are also without a win coming into this match. From Afghanistan‘s last four matches, they three of which for a loss, and one draw, making them eager to win here. The meeting between these two teams is on March 26, 2024, at 9:30 PM (GMT+8).
India FC
India’s match against Afghanistan ended goalless, ending a three-game losing streak since the start of the year. The Blue Tigers, led by Igor Stimac, struggled to find a cutting edge in the nervy and cagey match. They now face an opponent who has only won one game in 12 previous editions of this fixture. India currently sits second in Group A, having played three games and recorded one win, one loss, and a drawn clash. They recently settled for a goalless draw against Afghanistan away from home. To make it to the third round, India must secure at least four points from their next three games against Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Qatar.
Sunil Chhetri, India’s record goalscorer, is set to lead the line in this match, marking his 150th international cap, becoming the 41st male player in history to reach that milestone.
Afghanistan FC
Afghanistan, despite being under fire in their last match against India, has managed to avoid defeat for the first time since November. Ashley Westwood’s team is now aiming to start their World Cup qualifying journey. The Lions of Khorasan are currently bottom of Group A with only one point from three outings. They have a strong defense but need to avoid another defensive collapse on the road. Afghanistan’s recent draw against India was a decent result, but they will now aim to reverse their fortunes in this crucial game.
Afghanistan faces several key players amidst corruption allegations against the Football Federation, with Omid Popalzay, one of eight Afghanistan squad members, likely to start in the first round.
Prediction:
India FC (2.0)
Odds: -0.86
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