Lebanon vs Yemen Prediction
⚽️ The decisive group stage clash for a spot in the final round of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. The match between Lebanon and Yemen was rescheduled from March, leaving one tournament berth still up for grabs. The showdown is set for 4 June at 16:00. Lebanon only need a draw to advance, while Yemen are chasing nothing short of victory. Let’s break down the possible scenarios and offer a well-founded prediction.
Head-to-Head
The reverse fixture last June saw the two sides meet in Yemen, with the match ending in a goalless draw (0-0). Here’s a comparative breakdown of the key stats from that encounter (Yemen were the hosts):
- Possession: 40% vs 60%
- Corners: 5 vs 4
- Fouls: 0 vs 0
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 1
- Shots on target: 2 vs 1
📊 Lebanon and Yemen have faced each other in just two official matches. Besides last year’s goalless draw, their 2019 West Asian Championship encounter saw Yemen come out on top with a 2-1 victory. It’s already confirmed that the winner of Group B in the qualifiers will move on to the main stage, where they’ll take on UAE, South Korea, and Vietnam.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Lebanon Team Overview
Lebanon last played an official match on in the Arab Cup, falling 2-1 to Sudan.
The key stats from that fixture (Lebanon vs Sudan):
- Possession: 50% vs 50%;
- Corners: 6 vs 4;
- Yellow cards: 5 vs 3.
In the Asian Cup qualifiers, Lebanon remain unbeaten and have yet to concede a single goal-four wins and one draw from five matches. They currently top the group standings. On average, Lebanon score 2.8 goals per game in this campaign. A draw would be enough for them in the upcoming fixture.
Match Results: Lebanon
Yemen Team Overview
Yemen’s most recent official fixture took place on , also in the Arab Nations Cup, where they suffered a dramatic defeat to Comoros-4-4, losing 2-4 on penalties. Here’s how the head-to-head stats break down (Yemen vs Comoros):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 3 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1.
In the Asian Cup qualifiers, Yemen remain unbeaten, boasting three wins and two draws. Their attacking output stands out, averaging 3.6 goals per match-bolstered by emphatic victories over Bhutan and Brunei-though they did concede against the former. Heading into their clash with Lebanon, Yemen need nothing less than a win to secure a place in the final tournament of the 2027 Asian Cup, set to take place in Saudi Arabia this January.
Match Results: Yemen
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 2;
- Home wins - 0, Away wins - 1, Draws - 1.
Stats: Lebanon vs Yemen
- Matches in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- Wins: 4 vs 3;
- Win percentage: 80% vs 60%;
- Losses: 0 vs 0;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 4;
- Losses: 3 vs 3;
- Draws: 2 vs 3.
- Yemen have drawn four of their last five away matches (Asian Cup qualifiers).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average total goals):
- Home side - 0.5, Away side - 1;
- Average in head-to-head - 1.5;
- Both teams scored: all-time - once; at the home ground - never.
Average total goals stats: Lebanon vs Yemen
- In the tournament: 2.8 vs 3.8;
- Goals scored: 2.8 vs 3.6;
- First half: 1.8 vs 1.4;
- Second half: 1 vs 2.2;
- Lebanon at home in the tournament - 3.5;
- Yemen away in the tournament - 1;
- Last 10 matches: 1.9 (home - 2.75) vs 2.8 (away - 1.6).
- Yemen have kept three consecutive away clean sheets (Asian Cup qualifiers).
Editor’s Prediction
Lebanon have kept a clean sheet in seven of their last eight matches, including all five games in the current qualification campaign-a remarkable defensive run, especially given their main objective is simply to avoid defeat here. Excluding heavy wins over Bhutan and Brunei, both Lebanon and Yemen tend to play low-scoring encounters against evenly matched opposition. Our well-founded prediction is under 2.5 goals.
Betting Tips: Lebanon - Yemen
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