Wales and Iran head into their Group B match at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Friday, knowing victory could give them an important step towards qualifying for the World Cup knockout stages.
After Iran lost to England 6-2 on Monday, Wales came back to claim a well-deserved win over the United States at the end of the day.
Where: Ahmed bin Ali Stadium
When: Friday, November 25, at 1 pm (10:00 GMT)
FIFA ranking: Wales (19), Iran (20)
So what does that tell us? When kept in shape and injury-free, the Welsh trio of Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey, and Joe Allen can make it more challenging for opposing teams.
Hosseini has already encountered a daunting opponent in Qatar, taking over when Beiranvand was stretchered off in the first half of the tournament-opening defeat on Monday before England had opened the scoring. Beiranvand was allowed to keep playing by Iran’s training staff after a collision with a teammate, but later tumbled to the field and was taken to a local hospital.
The Welsh reliance on its experienced stars was on show in the team’s opening game of the World Cup, where a late Bates penalty ensured they got a point through a draw against the United States.
Iran
In the two matches since Iran’s Coach Carlos Queiroz has been reinstated, the team has played a 4-1-4-1 defensive formation with a floating player ahead of the defenders, letting the midfield press further up the pitch. On the forward side, they have decided to switch to 4-3-3. This flexible formation and counterattack give Team Melli the same style of play as the Dragons – the nom de guerre of the Welsh side.
After Iran lost to England 6-2 on Monday, Wales came back to claim a well-deserved win over the United States at the end of the day.
Where: Ahmed bin Ali Stadium
When: Friday, November 25, at 1 pm (10:00 GMT)
FIFA ranking: Wales (19), Iran (20)
Match Preview
Leading the way at the World Cup, Wales has been on a lousy run in the UEFA Nations League. However, that came soon after their dramatic World Cup qualifying campaign in which they lost just one game in 10 - and that was against Belgium, one of the favorites to lift the trophy in Doha on December 18.So what does that tell us? When kept in shape and injury-free, the Welsh trio of Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey, and Joe Allen can make it more challenging for opposing teams.
Hosseini has already encountered a daunting opponent in Qatar, taking over when Beiranvand was stretchered off in the first half of the tournament-opening defeat on Monday before England had opened the scoring. Beiranvand was allowed to keep playing by Iran’s training staff after a collision with a teammate, but later tumbled to the field and was taken to a local hospital.
Iran has not commented on his status, except to say that he had a nose injury, he was back with the team and he had some tests.
Team News
Wales
Source: Khelknow
The Welsh reliance on its experienced stars was on show in the team’s opening game of the World Cup, where a late Bates penalty ensured they got a point through a draw against the United States.
Iran
Source: khelnow
In the two matches since Iran’s Coach Carlos Queiroz has been reinstated, the team has played a 4-1-4-1 defensive formation with a floating player ahead of the defenders, letting the midfield press further up the pitch. On the forward side, they have decided to switch to 4-3-3. This flexible formation and counterattack give Team Melli the same style of play as the Dragons – the nom de guerre of the Welsh side.
Source: theanalyst
Wales's possible starting lineup:
Hennessey; Mepham, Rodon, Davies; Roberts, Ramsey, Ampadu, Williams; James, Bale; Moore
Iran's possible starting lineup:
H. Hosseini; Moharrami, Pouraliganji, Cheshmi, M. Hosseini, Mohammadi; Jahanbakhsh, Noorollahi, Karimi, Gholizadeh; Taremi
Prediction:
Wales 3-1 Iran