Afghanistan will entertain Pakistan at the Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in the Asia Cup qualifier on Tuesday. After dropping points in their previous matches, both teams will look to get back to winning ways.
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Afghanistan drew goalless against Pakistan on matchday three, earning their first point in Group E. The hosts lost their opening two matches, against Myanmar 2-1 and Syria 1-0, leaving them third in the group with one point. With Syria already topping the table with nine points, Afghanistan must win to restart their campaign.
The Lions of Khorasanwho play their home matches in Kuwait, are going through a terrible winless streak. They are winless in their last 11 matches in all competitions, having drawn three times and lost eight times. Their last victory was in March 2024 against India, a 2-1 victory. Afghanistan has only one victory against Pakistan.
Pakistan are in last place in Group E with one point. They have lost their last two matches, against Syria 2-0 and Myanmar 1-0, but managed a draw against Afghanistan in their previous outing. The visitors are looking for their first AFC Asian Cup qualification, but they do not look set to make history this time around.
Shaheens have yet to win a match this year. They have won once in their last 10 matches in all competitions, drawing once and losing eight times. There are nine points left to win in the rest of the matches, leaving little room for failure. Pakistan needs a victory to boost their confidence.
Afghanistan vs Pakistan Head to Head and Key Figures
- Afghanistan have won once, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches against Pakistan.
- Afghanistan have drawn three and lost twice in their last five home matches.
- Afghanistan have scored once and conceded six times in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Pakistan have suffered defeats in their last five away matches in all competitions.
- Afghanistan have drawn twice and lost three times in their last five matches, while Pakistan have drawn one and lost four times. Form guide: Afghanistan – DDLLL, Pakistan – DLLLL.
Afghanistan vs Pakistan Prediction
Afghanistan will look to make the most of their home advantage to secure their first victory in the group stage.
Pakistan’s first and only visit to Afghanistan ended in a 3-0 defeat. The visitors will hope to avoid a similar fate in this clash.
Afghanistan is the favorite thanks to the home advantage.
Prediction: Afghanistan 2-1 Pakistan
Afghanistan vs Pakistan Predictions
Tip 1: Result – Afghanistan wins
Tip 2: Play to have more than 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Afghanistan will score first – Yes
Tip 4: Pakistan scores – Yes
Edited by Peter P.
