Monday's Asian Cup predictions including Qatar vs. China

By Barney Corkhill, Editor | 22 January 2024

Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Asian Cup fixtures, including Qatar vs. China.

Tajikistan vs. Lebanon (Monday, 3.00pm)

Tajikistan's Amadoni Kamolov is shown a red card by referee Hiroyuki Kimura on January 17, 2024 © Reuters

Two sides seeking a place in the knockout stage of the Asian Cup for the first time will square off on Monday as Tajikistan face Lebanon at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.

Heading into the final set of fixtures in Group A, both sides are tied for third with a single point, after the Crowns lost 1-0 to Qatar in midweek, while the Lebanese played to a 0-0 draw with China.

We say: Tajikistan 1-1 Lebanon

While we expect a greater sense of urgency from both sides in this match, given the stakes, it is difficult to envision either having a decisive attacking edge.

Our tipster partners are predicting an away win.

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Qatar vs. China (Monday, 3.00pm)

Qatar coach Tintin Marquez reacts on January 12, 2024 © Reuters

China can guarantee their place in the last 16 of the Asian Cup with a victory over Qatar on Monday at Khalifa International Stadium.

Thanks to a 1-0 triumph on matchday two versus Tajikistan, the reigning champions and current hosts assured themselves a place in the knockout stage, while the Chinese played to a 0-0 draw with Lebanon.

We say: Qatar 1-0 China

Marquez seems to have reinstilled the confidence lost within this group after their disastrous 2022 World Cup campaign.

Even if we see numerous changes to the Qatar lineup as we anticipate, this is a side incredibly compact when off the ball, while China look frustrated and lost in the attacking third.

Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.

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