Iran Faces India in Second Step Toward CAFA Championship

Tehran - BORNA - The match kicks off at 15:30 local time. Team Melli began its campaign with a 3-1 win over Afghanistan, while India surprised host nation Tajikistan with a 2-1 victory in its first game, signaling its ambition to contend for the top spot.

In their last five matches, India has recorded two wins, one draw, and two losses, while Iran has managed three wins, one draw, and one defeat. Historically, Iran and India have faced each other 11 times, with Iran winning eight, India winning two, and one match ending in a draw. Across these encounters, Iran has scored 25 goals compared to India’s seven.

Iran currently sits 20th in the FIFA world rankings, while India stands at 133rd. Head coach Amir Ghalenoei will be without two players for this clash, as Mohammad Khodabandelou and Alireza Koushki have left the squad due to injuries. In their place, Esteghlal’s left-back Abolfazl Jalali has joined the team.

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