India trashed Thailand 4-1 before succumbing – somewhat unluckily – to hosts UAE in a 2-0 defeat. India will lock horns with Bahrain at the Sharjah Stadium on Monday with hopes of progressing towards the next stage of the tournament.
Bahrain, on the other hand, were unlucky to not come away with all three points against hosts UAE and lost 1-0 to Thailand. If they win, and convincingly, they too have a chance to progress should results go in their favour in the UAE-Thailand match.
Sunil Chhetri would also be hoping to make this fixture memorable, as he equals former skipper Bhaichung Bhutia’s record for highest appearances for India at 107 each.
For the first time ever, twenty-four nations will compete in the pan-Asian competition instead of the usual sixteen. As such two additional groups have been added and the two best teams from each group and the four best third-placed teams will progress in the tournament.
When and where will the India Vs Bahrain, AFC Asian Cup 2019 take place?
India vs Bahrain, AFC Asian Cup 2019 Group A match will start at 09:30 PM IST on January 14 at the Sharjah Stadium in Sharjah.
Which channel will telecast India Vs Bahrain, AFC Asian Cup 2019 match?
India vs Bahrain, AFC Asian Cup 2019 match will be broadcasted on Star Sports 2/2HD, Star Sports 1/1HD, Star Sports 3.
How to Watch the live streaming of the India Vs Bahrain, AFC Asian Cup 2019 online?
The live online streaming of India Vs Bahrain, AFC Asian Cup 2019 will be available in India on Hotstar web with the subscription, while the game can be streamed for free on mobile app of Hotstar.
Team Predictions:
INDIA (4-4-2):
Goalkeeper: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
Defenders: Pritam Kotal, Sandesh Jhingan, Anas Edathodika, Subhasish Bose
Midfielders: Udanta Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Pronay Halder, Ashique Kuruniyan
Forwards: Jeje Lalpekhlua, Sunil Chhetri
BAHRAIN (4-4-2):
Goalkeeper: Sayed Shubbar Alawi
Defenders: Ahmed Juma, Waleed Al Hayam, Hamad Al-Shamsan, Sayed Redha Issa
Midfielders: Sayed Dhiya Saeed, Komail Al Aswad, Abdulwahab Al Safi, Ali Madan
Forwards: Jamal Rasheed, Mohamed Al Romaihi
