Lebanon vs Iraq: Lebanon seek to use their slim chance to gain a 3rd place finish in Group A as they meet Iraq in the WC Qualifiers on Tuesday.
Match Details:Â
Teams: Lebanon vs Iraq
Venue: Saida International Stadium, Saida
Date: Tuesday 1st February, 2022
Time: 05:30 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.youtube.com/AFCAsianCup
#AsianQualifiers – Group A | Iraq 0 – 0 Lebanon – YouTube
Preview
Lebanon come into this after a 1-0 away loss to South Korea in their last match on Thursday.
Cho scored the only goal of the contest which ensured a 4th defeat of the competition, leaving them in 4th place with 5 points from 7 matches.
This was Lebanon’s 4th loss in five matches, which gives them a marginal chance of finishing in 3rd place.
On the other hand, Iraq lost 1-0 away to Iran last time out, which ensured qualification to the WC for the latter.
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Back-to-back defeats leaves Iran in 5th place with 4 points from 7 matches; being winless in their last 5 matches and woefully out of form.
However, a chance remains to secure a 3rd place finish but victory is all they need in the last 3 matches.
Form Guide
Lebanon: LWLLL
Iraq: LLDDL
Last Matches of both teams:
Lebanon 0-1 South Korea
Iran 1-0 Iraq
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— Lebanese Football Association (@thelfadotcom) January 31, 2022
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Lebanon vs Iraq in India?
The match can be live streamed on the AFC Asian Cup channel of YouTube.
Team News
The hosts have no reported injury concerns whereas, Iraq miss the services of Faez, Natiq, Attwan and Kasim due to injuries. Saeed contracted Covid and is in isolation.
Lebanon possible 11:
Matar, Saad, Sabra, Michel, El Zein, Melki, Maatouk, Ali Dhani, F Melki, Shour and Kdouh
Iraq possible 11:
Talib, Ibrahim, Younis, Nadhim, Raed, Abdul-Amir, Al Ammari, Ali Abbood, Husni, Hussein and Abbas
Prediction: Lebanon 1-1 Iraq
A potential play off spot is on the cards for both teams and hence, we can see them going all out to gain the three points.
Neither side has scored many goals this time around and could suffer. We see a cagey affair taking place with a share of points.