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China vs Tajikistan Live Stream, Predictions & Tips - Outsiders Backed at the AFC Asian Cup

Eddy Tora

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Last updated: 12 Jan 2024

Eddy Tora 12 Jan 2024

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Tajikistan are undefeated in 14 of their last 16 matches (Getty)

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China have done little to justify being favourites in their opening match at the Asian Cup. Tajikistan are hard to beat and worth siding with on Saturday.

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Stats
Head to Head
China Form
China Squad & Team News
Tajikistan Form
Tajikistan Squad & Team News

Stats

China have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
China have seen under 1.5 goals in 3 matches against Tajikistan.
Tajikistan are undefeated in 14 of their last 16 matches.

Head to Head

China have a 2-0 advantage against Tajikistan with 1 draw in 3 matches.

They met in the 1998 World Cup qualifiers, China winning 1-0 in Tajikistan before a 0-0 draw in Peking.

Their last encounter came in a friendly in June 2019, China winning 1-0 in Guangzhou with Xu Yang on target.

China Form

China played in two World Cup Qualifiers in November, starting with a 2-1 win in Thailand. They fell behind early before goals to Wu Lei and Wang Shangyuan turned it around.

Dragon's Team then deservedly lost 3-0 against South Korea after having 35% possession and 5-18 shots.

Aleksandar Jankovic’s side played a friendly on New Year's Day, a 2-1 defeat to Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi where Shangyuan Wang and Shaocong Wu were sent off.

China Squad & Team News

Goalkeepers: Yan Junling, Jian Tao, Wang Dalei, Liu Dianzuo

Defenders: Tyias Browning, Zhu Chenjie, Li Lei, Zhang Linpeng, Xu Haofeng, Liu Yang, Wu Shaocong, Jiang Shenglong

Midfielders: Wang Shangyuan, Xu Xin, Xie Pengfei, Wu Xi, Gao Tianyi, Chen Pu, Dai Wai Tsun, Liu Binbin, Lin Liangming, Wang Qiuming

Forwards: Wu Lei, Zhang Yuning, Tan Long, Wei Shihao

Ma Zhen, Wang Shenchao and Ai Kesen were not called up.

Ren Hang is injured and Li Ke withdrew from the squad.

Wu Lei has scored 32 goals in 91 internationals.

Tajikistan Form

Tajikistan have been hard to beat since June 2022, going undefeated in 14 of their last 16 matches.

The Crowns competed in two World Cup Qualifiers in November, starting with a 1-1 draw against Jordan after taking the lead in the 89th minute.

Petar Segrt's side won 6-1 in Pakistan with Amadoni Kamolov scoring twice and Shakhrom Samiev coming off the bench to net the final goal.

Tajikistan side beat Hong Kong 2-1 in a friendly last week, substitute Samiev scoring again to restore their lead.

Tajikistan Squad & Team News

Goalkeepers: Rustam Yatimov, Daler Barotov, Mukhriddin Khasanov

Defenders: Zoir Dzhuraboyev, Tabrezi Davlatmir, Kholmurod Nazarov, Manuchekhr Safarov, Vakhdat Khanonov, Sodikjon Kurbonov, Akhtam Nazarov, Daler Imomnazarov

Midfielders: Parvizdzhon Umarbayev, Komron Tursunov, Alisher Dzhalilov, Mukhammadzhon Rakhimov, Amadoni Kamolov, Alisher Shukurov, Ehson Panjshanbe, Ruslan Khayloev, Alidzhoni Ayni, Vaisiddin Safarov

Forwards: Rustam Soirov, Shervoni Mabatshoev, Shahrom Samiev, Nuriddin Khamrokulov, Muhammadali Azizboev

Siyovush Asrorov and Manuchekhr Dzhalilov were not called up.

Midfielder Amirbek Juraboev withdrew due to injury.

Shahrom Samiev has scored 7 goals in 22 internationals.

Verdict

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China are favourites here despite losing three of their last four matches. Tajikistan don’t lose very often so I am siding with the outsiders at the Asian Cup.

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