Iran - China
Match preview
Iran take on China in AFC Asian Cup at Kingdom Arena on 9 January 2027.
The most recent match for Iran was a 1-1 draw with Egypt, after a 0-0 draw with Belgium before that.
The most recent match for China was a 0-0 draw with Thailand, after a 2-1 win over Singapore before that.
Our algorithm predicts Iran to win, with a probability of 53%. The full split: Iran 53%, draw 26%, China 21%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
2 Iran
1 Draw
0 China
33%
Over 2.5 goals
0%
Both teams scored
1.3
Goals per match
3
|
1
Clean sheets
🔥 Iran won the last 2 head-to-head meetings
Biggest win:
China 0-3 Iran
(2019)
Goals scored all matches
1.33
0.00
Goals in home matches
1.00
0.00
Goals in away matches
1.50
0.00
Above is calculated based on the below matches
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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.
Iran — Formation: 5-4-1
China — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Iran — Formation: 5-4-1
China — Formation: 4-2-3-1