The tournament hosts, Qatar will play against China at the Khalifa International Stadium on Monday in the final round of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup group stages, Bet Extract reports.
China’s win over Qatar on Monday at Khalifa International Stadium will ensure their spot in the Asian Cup’s round of 16.
The current hosts and incumbent champions secured their spot in the knockout stage with a 1-0 victory against Tajikistan on matchday two, while the Chinese were held to a 0-0 tie with Lebanon.
Qatar leads their group with six points out of a possible six, guaranteeing their place in the tournament’s round of 16.
China, on the other hand, has not yet found their feet in the competition; in their group opener last Saturday, they drew 0-0 with Tajikistan. After two games, the Dragon’s Team has two points, placing them second in Group A. If they win on Monday, they will go to the next round of matches; however, if Tajikistan and Lebanon draw somewhere else, a draw might also work.
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Qatar has won five of their previous six games in all competitions as they go on a winning streak. The hosts of the competition, who have recently shown well at home, will be hoping to end their group stage run with a bang.
China, on the other hand, has lost their last four games and has not scored any goals throughout that time. Before Monday’s game, the Maroons are playing much better, therefore they ought to win this one.