Kyrgyz Republic vs IR Iran Preview: Team News & Prediction

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IR Iran boast a three-point cushion at the top of Group A ahead of their latest showdown against Kyrgyz Republic 

Kick-off date/time: Tuesday November 19th 2024: UK – 2:00pm / US ET – 10:00am / US PT – 7:00am

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – Bet365 & FIFA+ / US – FIFA+

Kyrgyz Republic Preview: One step forward, three steps back

Kyrgyz Republic had reason to be optimistic following their narrow 1-0 triumph over Korea DPR in the previous international break. However, they were brought back down to earth with a jolt by United Arab Emirates last Thursday, who dealt them a comprehensive defeat by three goals to nil in Abu Dhabi.

IR Iran Preview: Visitors take advantage of Uzbekistan slip-up

The last round of Group A fixtures turned out perfectly as far as IR Iran are concerned. Not only did they get the better of Korea Republic by three goals to two, nearest group rivals Uzbekistan were beaten 3-2 by Qatar in dramatic fashion, opening up a three-point lead between table toppers IR Iran and second-placed Uzbekistan.

Kyrgyz Republic Team News: Three-pronged attack on the cards

PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Tokotaev; Brauzman, Zarypbekov, Kichin; Zhyrgalbek, Abdurakhmanov, Shukurov, Kenzhebaev; Kai Merk, Kojo, Almazbekov

UNAVAILABLE: 

QUESTIONABLE: 

IR Iran Team News: Khalilzadeh suspended, whilst Mohebi faces late fitness test after injury vs Korea DPR

PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Beiranvand; Mohammadi, Kanaani, Nemati, Noorafkan; Karimi, Ezatolahi; Mohebi, Azmoun, Ghayedi; Taremi

UNAVAILABLE: Khalilzadeh (Suspended)

QUESTIONABLE: Mohebi (Injured)

Key Stats

• Kyrgyz Republic have lost only two of their last 11 World Cup qualifying matches at home (W6 D3).
• Kyrgyz Republic have only failed to score in one of their last 12 World Cup qualifying matches at home.
• IR Iran have won all the previous five international matches between these two teams.
• IR Iran are unbeaten in their last 12 World Cup qualifying matches (W9 D3).
• IR Iran have lost only one of their last 25 World Cup qualifying matches (W20 D4).
• IR Iran have lost only one of their last 28 international matches (W22 D5).

Kyrgyz Republic vs IR Iran Prediction

IR Iran have an opportunity to potentially further cement their slot at the top of the table after Uzbekistan’s loss last time out. When taking into account both squads, the visitors are better on paper than their opponents and provided they leave all complacency inside the dressing room, IR Iran are expected to comfortably overcome the hosts in this one.

Kyrgyz Republic vs IR Iran Tip: IR Iran to win