AFC Asian Cup 2023: Tajikistan vs Jordan: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Tajikistan has lost only two of their last ten matches.

The 2023 AFC Asian Cup is reaching its business end after the completion of the Round of 16 clashes. In one of the upcoming highly anticipated quarter-finals, Tajikistan is set to take on Jordan at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan, Qatar on 2 February 2024.

Tajikistan is creating history with every passing fixture as the AFC Asian Cup debutants enter into their first-ever quarter-final. They punched way above their weight to knock out the United Arab Emirates in penalties in the Round of 16. On the other hand, Jordan is showcasing why they are no pushovers after dumping Japan-beating Iraq out of the Asian Cup thanks to a 3-2 win with two goals in injury time.

Both sides are equally deserving of a place in the semi-final but unfortunately only one will advance further in the tournament. Having said that, one can expect the forthcoming fixture to involve a lot of fireworks and here is a look at why:

Kick-Off

Friday, 2 February 2024, 5:00 PM IST at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan, Qatar.

Form

Tajikistan (all competitions): W-D-L-W-W

Jordan (all competitions): L-W-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Rustam Yatimov (Tajikistan)

Rustam Yatimov became a national hero by helping Tajikistan secure qualification into the quarter-final after making a save in the penalty shootout. In the regulation period plus extra time, the custodian made five important saves for the side.

He will hope to carry the form and belief in the game against Jordan and make an impact towards reaching a positive result.

Yazan Al-Naimat (Jordan)

Yazan Al-Naimat found the net in Jordan’s 3-2 win against Iraq in the Round of 16. The striker has two goals in the competition and will be hungry to score more to help the team advance further.

Tajikistan defenders must not allow him any space inside the box because he can hurt any defense with his aerie prowess and finishing capabilities. 

Match Facts

• Tajikistan has not kept a clean sheet in the last three matches.
• The quarter-finals are the farthest Jordan has ever gone in the AFC Asian Cup.
• Tajikistan has lost only two of their last ten matches.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches Played – 5

Tajikistan wins – 3 

Jordan wins – 1

Draws – 1

Predicted Lineup

Tajikistan (4-4-2)

Yatimov (GK), Safarov, Khanonov, Dzhurboev, Nazarov, Shukurov, Umarbaev, Pandzhshanbe, Hasan, Soirov, Dzhalilov

Jordan (3-4-2-1)

Abulaila (GK), Nasib, Alarab, Al-Ajalin, Haddad, Al-Rashdan, Ayed, Al-Mardi, Al-Taamari, Olwan, Al-Naimat

Prediction for Tajikistan vs Jordan

It is set to be an extremely close game with both teams evenly matched. One can expect it to go to penalties to decide the winner.

Prediction: Jordan to win on penalties.

Telecast for Tajikistan vs Jordan

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

Saudi Arabia – Shahid

Tajikistan – Varzishtv

United Arab Emirates – ADTV

AFC Asian Cup 2023 Worldwide Broadcast Details: Click here

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