AFC Asian Cup 2023: Indonesia vs Iraq: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Indonesia have never managed to defeat Iraq.

The 2023 AFC Asian Cup is well and truly underway. A few teams have already played their opening game while a few others are yet to do so. In the second match of Group D, Indonesia will open their campaign against a highly ranked Iraq side. The match will be played at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha.

Kick Off

January 15, 2024 17:30 AST

January 15, 2024 20:00 IST

January 15, 2024 21:30 GMT

Form

Malaysia (in all competitions) L-L-LD-L

Iraq (in all competitions) L-W-W-W-L

Players to watch

Witan Sulaeman (Indonesia)

The midfielder is Indonesia’s highest active goal-scorer with nine strikes to his name. He is known for his versatility and the ability to adapt to different situations. He can operate as a right winger, left winger and an attacking midfielder. Sulaeman has played a crucial role in Indonesia’s qualification for the Asian Cup and will look to do more for his country. 

Mohanad Ali (Iraq)

Mohanad Ali is one of Iraq’s youngest and most experienced players. At 23, Ali already has 41 international caps for the Iraq national team. He has come through the youth setup and has already scored 18 goals for the senior team making him the highest goal-scorer in the squad. He is known for his positioning, shooting and ability to score goals.

Match facts

• Indonesia have never managed to defeat Iraq till date.
• Both teams are in the same group of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
• Iraq have scored 21 goals against Indonesia while the latter have netted only four.

Injury and Team News

Both teams are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection ahead of the game.

Head-to-head

Total matches played – 7

Indonesia wins – 0

Iraq wins – 6

Draws – 1

Predicted Line-up

Indonesia (3-4-3)

Ari; Amat, Baggott, Ridho, Sayuri, Hubner, Jenner, Arhan, Ferdinan, Struick, Witan

Iraq (4-3-3)

Hachim; Doski, Adnan, Natiq, Ali, Rashid, Bayesh, Al-Ammari, Madjed, Mohanad, Jasim

Prediction for Indonesia vs Iraq

Iraq are the clear favourites coming into this game due to their top-notch track record against Indonesia. They are expected to pull off a comfortable win to begin their 2023 AFC Asian Cup campaign.

Prediction: Indonesia 0-4 Iraq

Telecast for Indonesia vs Iraq

India – Sports 18, Jio Cinema

Iraq – Al Rabiaa TV

Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste – MNC Media

Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Oman – BeinSports, Alkass

United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherlands – Triller TV

Australia – Network 10

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