🇨🇳 China vs. Tajikistan 🇹🇯
AFC Asian Cup – Group A
Saturday 13th January – 14:30 GMT
⚽ Tajikistan win
💷 1pt
Best Odds: 4.50 at Bet365
In the second Group A encounter, China, presently positioned 79th in the FIFA World Rankings, will meet tournament debutants Tajikistan, ranked 106th, on Saturday afternoon. Against the prevailing bookmakers’ odds, I am leaning towards the underdog in this match to secure a victory.
China’s recent form has been lacklustre, marked by four defeats in their last five matches since October. These losses include unexpected setbacks against teams such as Hong Kong (150th), Oman (74th), Uzbekistan (68th), and a predictable defeat to the formidable South Korea.
On the flip side, Tajikistan has notched four wins in their last five encounters, triumphing over Singapore (156th), Malaysia (130th), Pakistan (195th), and even managing a victory against Hong Kong, a team that defeated China. The Tajikistani team, making history in their inaugural Asian Cup appearance after six previous attempts to qualify, stands out as a surprise package for the tournament. Their recent positive results contribute to a commendable overall performance, with Petar Segrt’s team aspiring to build on this foundation in the upcoming fixture.
Despite China’s established presence in the tournament, their recent dip in form raises concerns about a potential unfavourable outcome for them. Consequently, I recommend exploring the double chance market if you prefer to play it safe, but Tajikistan, a young and revitalized team, possesses the potential to deliver a formidable performance here against the dwindling Chinese side.
Good luck!
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