Round of 16
Qatar vs Palestine
Stadium: Al-Bayt Stadium
29.01.24, 19:00
Qatar, as the host nation, has showcased an impressive display in the AFC Asian Cup, topping Group A with a flawless record of three victories in the group stage. In contrast, Palestine secured a place in the knockout rounds by finishing third in their group and ranking among the top four third-placed teams. Facing a formidable opponent in Qatar, Palestine anticipates a challenging encounter. Our prediction strongly favors a confident victory for Qatar in this competition. The Al-Bayt Stadium is set for an exciting clash, promising an entertaining and engaging match. For comprehensive insights, we recommend reviewing the expertly crafted tips.
Qatar
Qatar delivered a remarkable performance in Group A of the AFC Asian Cup, clinching the top spot with three consecutive victories. Their campaign began with a resounding 3-0 triumph over Lebanon, followed by a hard-fought 0-1 win against Tajikistan and a final 1-0 success against China in the group stage. With a flawless record, Qatar secured their place in the round of 16. Maintaining the momentum is crucial for them as they gear up to face Palestine on Monday. Notably, Akram Afif has emerged as a standout performer, contributing three goals to Qatar's success in the competition and we should be on the lookout for him on Monday as he will be eager to get his name on the scoresheets once again.
Palestine
Palestine achieved a historic milestone in the AFC Asian Cup, securing its first-ever qualification for the knockout stage. Their journey to this accomplishment included a 4-1 loss to Iran in the opening group stage game, a 1-1 draw against the UAE, and a decisive 3-0 victory over Hong Kong at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar. This notable win propelled Palestine into the round of 16 as one of the top four third-placed teams in the competition. Buoyed by this success, they aim to carry the momentum into Monday's clash against the tournament hosts, Qatar.
Head-To-Head Statistics
A critical look at their last 6 encounters produced꧋ 4 victories for Qatar and two d⭕raws.
Betting Stats
Teams | Matches won | Both teams scored | Over 1.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals |
Qatar | 3/3 | 0/3 | 1/3 | 1/3 |
Palestine | 1/3 | 2/3 | 3/3 | 2/3 |
Expert Betting Tips
Qatar's impressive performance in the tournament makes them a strong contender for a favorable result in this matchup. Despite Palestine's promising showings, their defensive vulnerabilities could be exploited by Qatar. Our prediction favors a win or draw for Qatar in this crucial encounter. As the host nation, Qatar has the opportunity to advance to the Quarterfinals with a victory over Palestine. We anticipate Qatar securing a win with a minimum of two goals scored and also a possible qualification for Qatar to the quarterfinals.