Tajikistan vs Lebanon Prediction: The Crowns Are Just A Win Away From Making History

Tajikistan will welcome Lebanon to the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in the third round of the Asian Cup.

Let's have a look at the latest AFC Asian Cup predictions between Tajikistan vs. Lebanon, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Tajikistan

FIFA Ranking: 106th

Tajikistan has made a promising debut in the Asian Cup, showing resilience despite not clinching a victory in their last two matches. Claiming maximum points in this clash could see them qualify for the knockout rounds, although that's a feat that would require strenuous effort to achieve.

In their opening match against China, they were the better side, although their inefficiency in front of goal couldn't see them pick up their first three points in this competition, only accounting for a point in a goalless draw. Their most recent clash against Qatar in the second round was a bit unfortunate, as a 1-0 defeat saw them drop all three points. With this defeat came the end of their six-match unbeaten run in all competitions, and they will fancy their chances of reigniting their confidence by claiming a convincing win in this impending encounter.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

Yatimov; Safarov, Khanonov, Dzhuraboyev, Nazarov; Ayni, Umarbyev, Shukurov, Panjshanbe; Samiev, Dzhalilov

Lebanon

FIFA Ranking: 107th

Lebanon, on the flip side,has mirrored Tajikistan's outcomes in their initial two matches. However, for a team with their caliber and experience in this competition, it can be characterized more as a disappointing start than a promising one.

In the first round of the competition,Lebanon found themselves on the receiving end of a 3-0 defeat against host nation Qatar; however, they managed to follow up on that disappointing result with a goalless draw against China to claim their first point. Their lack of efficiency in front of goal has been their undoing, as they have failed to find the back of the net in three matches across all competitions, and it's likely that their struggles will persist once again in this impending encounter.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Matar; Khamis, Mansour, El Zein; Zein, Srour, Tneich, Haidar; Jradi; El-Helwe, Maatouk

Match Facts

• Tajikistan have lost one of their last seven matches across all competitions.
• Lebanon are currently on a three-match winless run across all competitions.
• Tajikistan averages 1.6 goals per game when playing at home, and Lebanon averages 0.7 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

This will be the first meeting between these two sides on an international stage.

Expert Betting Tips

Lebanon has faced adversity in this competition, with luck seemingly not favoring their side. In their last two appearances, they've failed to qualify for the knockout rounds, suffering elimination in the group stages, and by the looks of it, it appears they are likely to head in the same direction, failing to secure maximum points in this impending encounter.

Tajikistan, on the other hand, is worth backing for a convincing win in this one, as they've performed admirably despite securing unfavorable outcomes. Therefore, our expectation is to back them in the double chance market with a total of under 2.5 goals.

• 1X & TU 2.5 for 1.96
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.71
• Half-time Result - Draw for 1.95