Iran - Qatar predictions and free betting tips [07/02/2024]

Let's delve into the semi-finals of the Asia Cup. Today at the "Al-Tumama" stadium, there will be a face-off between Iran and Qatar. 

Possible Line-ups

Iran: Beiranvand; Rezaeian, Kanani, Khalilzade, Hajsafi; Ezatolahi, Ghoddos; Jahanbakhsh, Taremi, Mohhebi; Azmoun.
Qatar: Barsham; Al-Rawi, Muhtar, Mendes; Ro-Ro, Gaber, Fatehi, Al-Haydos, Munir; Ali, Afif.

Iran

In their opening Asia Cup match, they triumphed over Palestine by netting 4 goals and conceding just 1. They followed this up by overcoming Hong Kong, scoring the lone goal of the match. In their final group match, they narrowly beat UAE. They secured a win over Syria in the round of 16 after a penalty shootout. In the quarter-finals, they edged out Japan (2:1).

Qatar

In their first Asia Cup match, they celebrated a victory over Lebanon, scoring 3 unanswered goals. With just a slim margin, they managed to beat Tajikistan (0:1) next. In their last group match, they narrowly beat China. In the round of 16, they defeated Palestine by a score of (2:1). They won over Uzbekistan in the quarter-finals in a penalty shootout.

Head-to-Head

In their last encounter, which was on the 17th of October last year, Iran emerged victorious, scoring 4 unanswered goals.

Prediction

Qatar appears to be the stronger side, especially in defence. I don't think they'll lend any space to their competitors to exploit. My bet is on Qatar's triumph.