Wales vs Iran: 2022 World Cup, Group Stage Match Preview, and Dream11 Predictions

Wales vs Iran is next as Wales and Iran will both be looking for better results as they meet each other in the second round of Group B of 2022 World Cup.

Match Details:

• Location: Al Rayyan, Qatar
• Stadium: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
• Date: Friday 25 November
• Kick-off Time: 3:30 PM IST
• Watch: Sports 18/HD, Jio Cinema App

Wales vs Iran: Match Preview:

A crucial Group B match will see Wales look to do the business against the lowest-ranked team in the group, Iran.

Victory for either side in this match would give them a great chance of claiming a knockout stage spot, while a draw or defeat leaves them extremely vulnerable.

Wales, after picking up a late point against the United States, know that victory in this match will be important, but so will goal difference. If they can secure a win, they'll want to pour on the goals in the hopes of getting a differential advantage over the United States, who will also be expected to pick up a win against Iran.

For the Middle Eastern nation, there is pride at stake, as even if they don't qualify for the knockout stage, a better showing than their opening match 6-2 defeat to England would be something to enjoy.

Team News:

Wales:

Joe Allen has started training again, which is a boost, although he still remains a doubt for this game. Ethan Ampadu and Harry Wilson are also doubts after coming off again the United States.

Kieffer Moore could command a start after doing well off the bench.

Iran:

Star forward Sardar Azmoun wasn't fit enough to start against England but came off the bench. However, Mehdi Taremi scored twice and isn't likely to be dropped.

Hossein Hosseini is set to continue in goal in place of Alizera Beyranvand following the concussion he suffered against England.

Wales vs Iran: Head to Head:

The two teams have met just once and this will be the first meeting in a competitive game, with the previous encounter being a friendly in 1978. Wales secured a 1-0 win in that match.

Wales are winless in their last six games across all competitions, suffering four defeats and playing out a couple of draws. Iran have picked up three wins in that period while suffering a couple of defeats and playing out a draw.

Predicted Line-ups:

Wales starting 11 (3-4-3): Hennessy; Mepham, Rodon, B. Davies; Roberts, Ramsey, Morrell, N. Williams; Bale, Moore, James.

Bench: Ward, A. Davies, Gunter, Lockyer, Cabango, Smith, J. Williams, Allen, Harris, Levitt, Ampadu, Colwill, Thomas, Johnson, Wilson.

Iran starting 11 (4-5-1): H. Hosseini; Moharrami, Pouraliganji, M. Hosseini, Mohammadi; Jahanbakhsh, Noorollahi, Ezatolahi, Hajisafi, Amiri; Taremi

Bench: Abedzadeh, Niazmand, Khalilzadeh, Jalali, Ghoddos, Rezaeian, Ansarifard, Azmoun, Torabi, Kanaani, Gholizadeh, Karimi, Cheshmi

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