Iran will host Syria at the Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Stadium in the Asian Cup last 16 on January 31.
Iran vs Syria: Betting odds
Here is what bookies think about both sides' chances to win tomorrow (odds powered by Betobet):
Iran – 1.33
Draw – 4.90
Syria – 10.20
Iran
Iran are looking really solid at this Asian Cup. Together with Iraq and Qatar, they are one of the few sides that managed to win all group-stage games.
Perhaps the only disappointment before tomorrow's game is the suspension of defender Hossein Kanani.
Syria
For the first time in their history, Syria got beyond the group stage: all thanks to the 0-0 draw with Uzbekistan and 1-0 against India. They also lost 0-1 against Australia but it didn't stop them from getting to the third place in their group.
Iran vs Syria: Facts to know
Syria have scored just one goal at this Asian Cup and that was enough to get to the last 16.
Iran have been undefeated for 15 games already.
In nine out of their last ten games, Iran scored at least twice.
Iran vs Syria: Head-to-head
Syria have never won against Iran yet: out of 10 games between the two sides, Iran have won six and drew four.
Moreover, in the last four encounters, Syria couldn't score at least one goal.
Iran vs Syria: Prediction and betting tip
Syria's defence has been very strong at this Asian Cup but Iran gave enough elite attackers to neutralise it. It's safe to say that Syria haven't faced such a strong and dangerous opponent yet.
We expect Iran to win with a margin of at least two goals.
Our betting tip: Iran to win -1.5 (Betobet odds – 2.04)
