Tajikistan will face off against Timor-Leste at the Territory Rugby League Stadium in neutral Australia for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, aiming to continue their unbeaten run. With three wins and a draw from four games, the Tajiks currently sit second in Group A with 10 points. They are tied with leaders the Philippines but trail due to an inferior goal difference.
The race between Tajikistan and the Philippines for a place in the tournament looks set to go down to the wire when the two sides meet on the final day of the round in March 2026. Their earlier clash ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw. The Azkals took the lead before the Crowns fought back with two goals to turn the game around. However, the hosts equalized late on with a second goal of their own.
Head coach Goran Stevanović has called up 24 players for this month’s match against Timor-Leste, including key forward Shahrom Samiev. Dynamic midfielder Shervoni Mabatshoev, who scored three of Tajikistan’s five goals in last month’s qualifiers, is also back in the squad.
Timor-Leste currently sit third in the group with three points and have been eliminated from contention. They secured a 1-0 victory against Maldives on Matchday Two thanks to Joao Pedro’s strike but have lost all their other matches. Last month, the Philippines defeated Timor-Leste in both home and away fixtures, scoring seven goals in total. Norway-born Bjorn Kristensen alone scored five goals, including an impressive four-goal haul in a 4-1 triumph on October 9.
### Timor-Leste vs Tajikistan Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
– This will be only the second meeting between Timor-Leste and Tajikistan. Their first encounter ended in a narrow 1-0 win for Tajikistan during the ongoing Asian Cup qualifiers.
– Tajikistan, nicknamed the Crowns, are unbeaten in their last four games across all competitions and have kept three clean sheets in their four qualifier matches.
– Timor-Leste have lost their last three games in a row and nine of their last ten.
– According to the latest FIFA World Rankings, Tajikistan is ranked 102nd, while Timor-Leste is placed 197th.
### Match Prediction
Tajikistan have shown strong form and should comfortably overcome the struggling Timor-Leste side, who have already been knocked out of the qualifying race following a disappointing campaign.
**Prediction:** Timor-Leste 0-2 Tajikistan
### Betting Tips
– **Tip 1:** Result – Tajikistan to win
– **Tip 2:** Goals Over/Under 2.5 – Under 2.5 goals
– **Tip 3:** Both Teams to Score – No
Fans can expect a disciplined Tajikistan side looking to maintain their unbeaten streak as they aim to keep their hopes alive for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
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