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### Expert Preview: Afghanistan vs. Pakistan – Asian Cup (October 14, 2025)
As Afghanistan prepares to host Pakistan in the Asian Cup, both teams are looking to break a streak of disappointing performances. Afghanistan enters this match without a victory in their last four encounters, struggling to find a cohesive attacking rhythm. The team has faced challenges in converting chances into goals, which has been a significant factor in their recent form.
Pakistan, on the other hand, has only one match since its last win, and while their form is less concerning due to fewer games played, they do come into this encounter without a victory. The pressure is on both sides, but Afghanistan, bolstered by home advantage, may have the edge.
Key strengths for Afghanistan include their familiarity with the conditions and a potential home crowd willing them on. Their defensive structure will be crucial, especially against Pakistan’s counter-attacking threats, which at times can unsettle opponents.
On the other side, Pakistan will need to lean on their speed and technical ability to exploit any gaps left by the Afghan defense. However, their recent inability to find the back of the net could be a major concern heading into this match.
Bookmakers favor Afghanistan, reflecting a strong belief in their potential to secure a win in this home fixture, with odds of 1.57. The predicted final score of 1:0 suggests a tight contest, likely hinging on either a set-piece or a moment of brilliance from an Afghan player to break the deadlock. Fans can expect a hard-fought match with both sides eager to improve their standings in the tournament.
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| Afghanistan 59.1% |
Draw 24.4% |
Pakistan 16.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.56 | 3.99 | 6.2 |
Latest Results
| 09.10.25 Pakistan – Afghanistan – 0:0 04.09.25 Afghanistan – India – 0:0 01.09.25 Afghanistan – Tajikistan – 0:2 29.08.25 Iran – Afghanistan – 3:1 10.06.25 Afghanistan – Syria – 0:1 |
09.10.25 Pakistan – Afghanistan – 0:0 10.06.25 Myanmar – Pakistan – 1:0 25.03.25 Syria – Pakistan – 2:0 11.06.24 Tajikistan – Pakistan – 3:0 06.06.24 Pakistan – Saudi Arabia – 0:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 09.10.25 Pakistan – Afghanistan – 0:0 05.03.14 Pakistan – Afghanistan – Canceled 20.08.13 Afghanistan – Pakistan – 3:0 |
Standings
Third round
Group A
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Philippines | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10:4 | 6 | 7 |
| 2 | Tajikistan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | Timor-Leste | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Maldives | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:7 | -6 | 0 |
Group B
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lebanon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:0 | 7 | 7 |
| 2 | Yemen | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | Brunei | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:8 | -6 | 3 |
| 4 | Bhutan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:4 | -3 | 1 |
Group C
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Hong Kong | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | Singapore | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | India | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | -2 | 1 |
Group D
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Turkmenistan | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Thailand | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | Chinese Taipei | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | -5 | 0 |
Group E
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Syria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 7 | 9 |
| 2 | Myanmar | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:6 | -2 | 6 |
| 3 | Afghanistan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:3 | -2 | 1 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0:3 | -3 | 1 |
Group F
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Malaysia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:0 | 9 | 9 |
| 2 | Vietnam | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:5 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | Laos | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:9 | -7 | 3 |
| 4 | Nepal | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | -5 | 0 |
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