AFC Asian Cup 2023: Iran vs UAE: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

The last time UAE defeated Iran was back in 1997.

Iran football team became the third side at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 to confirm a place in the Round-of-16 after their 1-0 win over Hong Kong in the last match. The title favourites began their campaign with a 4-1 triumph over Palestine in their opening game.

Next up, they will face the second strongest team in their group UAE in the final group stage match. UAE also started their campaign with a 3-1 win over Hong Kong but were held to a 1-1 draw against Palestine in the last match.

Here is what to look out for ahead of Iran’s clash with UAE in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup:

Kick Off

Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 20:00 IST (January 23, 2024, 18:30 GST) (January 23, 2024, 18:00 GMT+3:30) at the Education City Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

Form

Iran (in all competitions) W-W-W-W-D

UAE (in all competitions) D-W-L-W-W

Players to watch

Mehdi Ghayedi (Iran)

The forward has been in red hot for Iran. He has scored in every match for his side at the AFC Asian Cup 2023. Ghayedi has scored two goals in as many matches and is also the second joint highest goal-scorer at the tournament so far. The right footed player has a scoring frequency of 55 minutes.

Sultan Adil (UAE)

Sultan Adil has found the back of the net two times in two matches for the UAE. He has scored in both the games and is also the joint highest goal-scorer at the continental championship as of yet. He is just 19 years old and has started showing signs of what he brings to the table.

Match facts

• Iran has scored the joint most number of goals at the tournament so far (5).
• The last time UAE defeated Iran was back in 1997.
• Iran has scored 26 goals against UAE in 18 meetings.
• Iran has kept 16 clean sheets against UAE in 18 appearances. 

Injury and Team News

Iran are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection while UAE will miss the services of Khalifa Al Hammadi who saw a red card in the last match.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 18

Iran Wins – 14

UAE Wins – 1

Draws – 3

Predicted Line-up

Iran (4-2-3-1)

Beiranvand (GK), Hajasafi (C), Khalilzadeh, Hosseini, Zadegan, Mohrammi, Ghoddos, Ezatolahi, Ghayedi, Taremi, Jahanbaksh, Ansarifard.

UAE (4-2-3-1)

Eisa (GK), Idrees, Naser, Al Hashemi, Al Zaabi, Ramada, Nader, Al Zaabi, Lima, Adil, Caio.

Prediction for Iran vs UAE

Iran have already qualified for the knockouts and have won both of their opening matches. They are the clear favourites coming into this match and are expected to pull off another victory against UAE.

Prediction: Iran 3-2 UAE

Telecast for Iran vs UAE

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

Kyrgyz Republic – YTPK

Saudi Arabia – Shahid

United Arab Emirates – ADTV

AFC Asian Cup 2023 Worldwide Broadcast Details: Click here

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