Bahrain - North Korea

AFC Asian Cup Group Stage 2027 - Round 1
Planned

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Bahrain take on North Korea in AFC Asian Cup at Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud University Stadium on 8 January 2027.

The most recent match for Bahrain was a 0-2 defeat against Georgia, after a 3-1 win over Sudan before that.

The most recent match for North Korea was a 0-3 defeat against Iran, after a 2-2 draw with Kyrgyzstan before that.

Our algorithm predicts Bahrain to win, with a probability of 42%. The full split: Bahrain 42%, draw 26%, North Korea 32%.

Team forms

Previous confrontations (H2H)

1 Bahrain
0 Draw
2 North Korea
33% Over 2.5 goals
0% Both teams scored
2.3 Goals per match
Logo Bahrain 1 | Logo North Korea 2 Clean sheets
Biggest win: Bahrain 4-0 North Korea (2018)
Goals scored all matches
Logo Bahrain
1.33
Logo North Korea
1.00
Goals in home matches
Logo Bahrain
2.00
Logo North Korea
2.00
Goals in away matches
Logo Bahrain
0.00
Logo North Korea
0.50
Above is calculated based on the below matches

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Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud University Stadium (Riyadh)

Possible line-up

This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.