AFC Asian Cup 2023: Oman vs Thailand: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Thailand will aim to maintain their good run of form in the upcoming AFC Asian Cup games.

After two mouth-watering clashes in the matchday 1, the focus now shifts to the Group F clash between Thailand and Oman. Thailand come into this AFC Asian Cup 2023 game on the back of a fine 2-0 win over Kyrgyz Republic and are currently placed at the top of the table.

Oman on the other hand, suffered a 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia despite scoring first. A lack of finishing and intent resulted in an unfortunate defeat for Oman in their first game. They will now be poised to salvage a better result and get their campaign up and running come Sunday.

Kick Off

January 21, 2024, 20:00 IST

January 21, 2024, 18:30 GST

January 21, 2024, 21:30 GMT+7

Form

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

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

Players to watch

Salaah Al-Yahyaei (Oman)

The midfielder was the best player for Oman in their first game. He is very good with his aerial and ground duels and has a very satisfactory success rate. Salaah scored Oman’s opening goal at the tournament from a penalty. Apart from that, he played a few key passes and was involved heavily in the thick of things.

Supachai Chaided (Thailand)

Supachai Chaided put in an incredible shift in Thailand’s curtain raiser against Kyrgyz Republic. He scored a brace for his side and helped them gather all three points. The forward is currently the second-joint top-scorer of the tournament and will be keen to climb up the ladder. 

Match facts

• Both teams have won five games each against each other.
• Only one draw has been played out between these sides in their 11 meetings (back in 1986).
• Oman are ranked 74th while Thailand are ranked 113th in the latest FIFA rankings.

Injury and Team News

Both teams are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Head-to-head

Total matches played – 11

Oman wins – 5

Thailand wins – 5

Draws – 1

Predicted Line-up

Oman (4-3-1-2)

Ibrahim, Ahmed, Khamisi, Khalid, Arshad, Abdullah, Harib, Jameel, Salaah, Issam, Muhsen

Thailand (4-2-3-1)

Patiwat, Nicholas, Elias, Pansa, Theerathon, Peeradol, Weerathep, Mueanta, Supachok, Bordin, Supachai

Prediction for Oman vs Thailand

Oman faced a defeat in their last game while Thailand came out victorious. However, Oman are expected to win this tie given their better FIFA ranking and intent to win.

Prediction: Oman 2-0 Thailand

Telecast for Oman vs Thailand

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

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