AFC Asian Cup 2023: Hong Kong vs Palestine: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast
Hong Kong and Palestine have played each other only twice prior to this meeting.
After two entertaining rounds of the group stage, the focus now shifts to the final matchday that will decide the fate of many teams. Hong Kong’s return to the AFC Asian Cup hasn’t been memorable as they are yet to win a game and have lost both their opening games.
Next up, they will face off against Palestine who still have a chance to the knockouts provided they clinch all three points in the next match. Palestine lost their first game against title favourites Iran and clinched a hard fought draw against the UAE in their second match.
Kick Off
January 23, 2024, 20:00 IST
January 23, 2024, 22:30 GMT+8
January 23, 2024,16:30 GMT+2
Form
Hong Kong (in all competitions) L-L-L-L-W
Palestine (in all competitions) D-L-D-L-D
Players to watch
Tan Chun Lok (Hong Kong)
The central midfielder has been one of the most consistent players for Hong Kong at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. He has an excellent work rate and is known for passing and ball recovery rate. Moreover, he is very versatile and can also operate as a defensive and attacking midfielder adding more depth to the squad.
Mus’ab Al-Batat (Palestine)
Palestine’s skipper has led his side from the front. The 30-year-old has been rock solid at the back for his side. He was Palestine’s best player in the last game against UAE and helped his side clinch a point. He is an offensive full-back and loves to make bombing runs forward. He averaged 7.5 tackles per game at the continental championship.
Match facts
- Both sides will face each other after almost 23 years.
- Hong Kong have never managed to defeat Palestine.
- Both sides have played each other only twice prior to this meeting.
Injury and Team News
Hong Kong are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection while left-back Camilo Sandana remains doubtful for Palestine.
Head-to-head
Total Matches played – 2
Hong Kong Wins – 0
Palestine Wins – 1
Draws – 1
Predicted Line-up
Hong Kong (4-2-3-1)
Yapp (GK), Yue, Gerbig, Nunez, Chan, Min Wu, Lok Tan, Chan, Camargo, Him Sun, Matthew.
Palestine (4-4-2)
Hamadeh (GK), Battat, Termanini, Hamed, Saleh, Seyam, Kharoub, Rashid, Warda, Qanbar, Qumbor.
Prediction for Hong Kong vs Palestine
Palestine still has a chance to go through to the next round if they manage to win against Hong Kong. Expect them to come out all guns blazing and pull off a victory.
Prediction: Hong Kong 1-3 Palestine
Telecast for Hong Kong vs Palestine
India – Sports 18, Jio Cinema
Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Oman – BeinSports, Alkass
United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherlands – Triller TV
Australia – Network 10
Hong Kong, China – Hoy TV
Kyrgyz Republic – YTPK
Saudi Arabia – Shahid
United Arab Emirates – ADTV
AFC Asian Cup 2023 Worldwide Broadcast Details: Click here
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