Hong Kong vs India: All time Head-to-Head Record

The Blue Tigers have won two out of their last five games against Hong Kong.

India senior men’s football team are going to need a quick turnaround ahead of their upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers against Hong Kong. The Blue Tigers are coming off a demoralising 2-0 loss to Thailand in their recent international friendly.

While there were glimpses of individual promise, the overall team performance left much to be desired, ahead of their game against the Strength.

Thailand outplayed India with superior finishing, sharper transitions, and greater intensity, something Hong Kong are expected to replicate on Tuesday. The 2-0 result left head coach Manolo Marquez with plenty to reflect upon and now will face Ashley Westwood’s men on June 10. As they prepare for the game, let us take a look at the head-to-head record between the two teams, ahead of this match.

Head-to-Head Record:

Total Matches Played: 24

Hong Kong wins: 8

India wins: 9

Draws: 7

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A tale of two teams in different spells of form

While the teams last played each other three years back, the last five meetings saw both Hong Kong and India win two games each while drawing the remaining game. Despite being ranked 153rd in the world, the Strength are not to be taken lightly in the upcoming qualifier by the Blue Tigers.

Manolo Marquez’s men are entering their seventh game under the Spaniard, while managing to win once, drawing four times and losing twice under his stewardship. Conversely, under Ashley Westwood, the Strengths have won seven times, drawing twice and losing just once in his first 10 games in charge.

Midfield will be a key area where teams are expected to determine the outcome of the game. It will be exciting to see how the Blue Tigers lineup after the failure of the Apuia-Ayush combination against Thailand. The game’s outcome will also be determined in attack for India, who will be hoping for a step-up in performance by their attackers, barring Sunil Chhetri and Liston Colaco, who threatened to score.

Ahead of the upcoming encounter, a win will be essential for both sides as they hunt for a berth in the 2027 edition, scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia. With Marquez growing increasingly under pressure to deliver winning results, the Blue Tigers will need to get their act together before the game on June 10.

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