Iran vs Palestine: AFC Asian Cup 2023/24 Live Stream, Form Guide, Head to Head, Schedule, Fixture and Probable Lineups
The concluding game on Sunday’s Asian Cup schedule features Iran aiming for an initial victory as they challenge Palestine at Al Rayyan’s Education City Stadium. Together, these teams constitute half of Group C, with the other teams being the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong, who play earlier in the day.
Iran dominated Asian football during the 1960s and 1970s, clinching three consecutive titles. Despite their storied past, they haven’t reached the finals since then. Known as the “Princes of Persia,” they boast extensive international experience, appearing in six World Cups, including the last three. Under Amir Ghalenoei’s leadership, they enter this Asian Cup as strong contenders, riding a 12-match unbeaten streak since their last loss at the 2022 World Cup. Recent victories over Burkina Faso (2-1) and Indonesia (5-0) showcased their readiness for the Qatar tournament. Although they’ve dropped to 21st in global rankings, Iran remains the second-highest-ranked team in the Asian Cup, trailing only Japan (17th).
Amidst Palestine’s challenging backdrop, the Asian Cup offers a chance for the nation to uplift its fans. Makram Daboub’s team enters their third consecutive Asian Cup, aiming to overcome past disappointments. In both 2015 and 2019, the Lions of Canaan didn’t secure a group stage win, keeping them from advancing to knockouts. Their recent form is concerning, with eight winless matches and just one goal scored. Given these challenges, securing a maiden Asian Cup victory would be a significant and achievable milestone for Palestine in the upcoming tournament.
Probable lineups
Iran probable starting lineup: Hosseini, Rezeaian, Pouraliganji, Hosseini, Mohammadi, Gholizadeh, Nourollahi, Ezatollahi, Hajsafi, Azmoun, Taremi
Palestine probable starting lineup: Naim, Warda, Battat, Mayor, Jondi, Batran, Issa, Rashid, Hassan, Dabbagh, Zaid
Form Guide
Iran
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 5-0 (W) |
| Burkina Faso | 2-1 (W) |
| Uzbekistan | 2-2 (D) |
| Hong Kong | 4-0 (W) |
| Qatar | 4-0 (W) |
Palestine
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 0-0 (D) |
| Uzbekistan | 0-1 (L) |
| Australia | 0-1 (L) |
| Lebanon | 0-0 (D) |
| Tajikistan | – (L) |
Head to Head
| Last 2 matches- Result | Score |
|---|---|
| UAE beat Hong Kong | 4-0 |
| UAE beat Hong Kong | 4-0 |
Iran vs Palestine Live Schedule and Fixture
The AFC Asian Cup match between Iran and Palestine will take place at Education City Stadium on Sunday at 11:00 pm IST.
| Iran vs Palestine | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | January 14 |
| Venue | Education City Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Iran | 9:00 pm (Sunday) |
| Kickoff time in Palestine | 7:30 pm (Sunday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 11:00 pm (Sunday) |
Where to watch Iran vs Palestine?
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via Sport 24 Extra, YouTube, Triller TV+, Onefootball while those in Iran and Hong Kong can watch the match live via IRIB Varzesh and beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Asian Cup 3, beIN Asian Cup 2, beIN Asian Cup 1, TOD respectively.
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