Pakistan vs India Preview & Prediction | 2026 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup | First Round
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The fiercest of rivals square off in Pool D with second round qualification at stake as India takes on Pakistan in Amstelveen.
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How to watch on TV: UK – not televised / USA – USA’s matches will be televised live on CBS
How to watch online: UK – British home nation matches can be streamed live for free on Channel 4 Sport YouTube, while all matches can be streamed live on FIH Watch.Hockey / USA – USA’s matches can be streamed live on CBS digital platforms, while all matches can be streamed live on FIH Watch.Hockey
Pakistan vs India prediction
Conceding goals in bulk has been a big problem for Pakistan so far in this tournament and if they haven’t figured out a solution ahead of this third game, then it won’t end well for them against India, who have scored five goals so far across two matches, three in a win over Wales and two in a defeat by England.
However, India themselves have shown defensively fragility. They gave up four goals to England and failed to keep a clean sheet in their victory over Wales. Attack is clearly the best version of defence for both of these two nations and that is expected to be reflected in the final result between them, so back over 4.5 goals being scored.
Pakistan vs India tip: Over 4.5 total goals
