FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) - China VS Thailand Prediction

FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) - China VS Thailand
Match Time: 06-06-2024 20:00 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
China and Thailand present two interesting teams from the current AFC Qualification league. China is performing well at the middle of the tournament's table, having displayed balanced outcomes in the 4 matches held so far - 2 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. With an average score of 3.8 points in the season, China has consistently demonstrated they can make about 2 goals per game while conceding 1.8 goals. The team's overall strategy has netted them 8 goals, half of which were scored during the second half of their matches. Manoeuvering home and away games, China maintained a stable defensive performance, conceding fewer goals at home.

On the other hand, Thailand's performance has been quite shaky, settled at the intermediate range of the tournament table. From their 4 matches, Thailand holds 1 win, 2 losses, and 1 draw. They've managed to score a total of 5 goals in the season, with 60% of these achieved during the second half of their matches. Similar to China, Thailand struggles more defensively during the first half of their matches.

Head-to-Head
In their past face-offs, China led the way with 2 wins to their name, where they successfully scored 4 goals compared to Thailand's 2. Their most recent match held on November 16th, 2023, ended score-wise with a 1:2 victory for China, making an impressive mark on their head-to-head record.

Odds Analysis
Considering their past performances and their respective positions in the AFC Qualification league, the odds seem to lean heavily in China's favor. Having won 7 of their previous 8 home games, China's performing strong on their home turf. Significant odds include China winning this match which sits at 1.98, which seems plausible given their current form and performance record.

Meanwhile, even though Thailand hasn't won in 8 of their last 9 AFC Qualification games, they're expected to score at least once in the match, with odds of Thailand Total goals Over(0.5) standing at 1.51. The number of goals in the first half could also exceed 0.5, given the defensive weaknesses of both teams during this part of the match. These odds and several others factor into a comprehensive analysis of this anticipated match between China and Thailand.

Pick: China Win