Pakistan
€2.38m
Syria
€21.50m
Preview
Welcome to our Pakistan vs Syria prediction for the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on November 18, 2025. If you’re a football fan who loves a good underdog story—or just wants to know where the smart money is—this match at Islamabad’s Jinnah Sports Stadium is worth a closer look. With Syria already through to the finals and Pakistan out of the running, there’s still plenty to play for, at least in terms of pride, development, and, of course, betting odds.
Let’s set the scene. Syria, with a squad value of €21.50m, have breezed through Group E with a perfect record—four wins from four. They’ve already booked their ticket to the Asian Cup finals, and their confidence is sky-high. Pakistan, on the other hand, are bottom of the group with just two points and have scored only once in four games. Their squad, valued at €2.38m, is still finding its feet on the international stage.
On the tactical front, Syria’s coach José Lana likes a 4-2-3-1 setup, giving his side plenty of attacking options, especially with the return of big names like Omar Al-Soma and Omar Khribin. Pakistan, under Nolberto Solano, are likely to sit deep in a 4-4-2 or 4-5-1, aiming to frustrate the visitors and hit on the break or from set pieces. With midfielder Adil Nabi likely out and defender Easah Suliman’s status still a mystery (will he, won’t he?), Pakistan’s backline could be stretched.
Syria’s depth is impressive—coach Lana mentioned he’s got a pool of over 200 international-level players to choose from. Pakistan, meanwhile, are still building, with Solano keen to integrate more young talent and improve team cohesion after years of footballing challenges, including a previous FIFA ban and a lack of a strong domestic league.
Let’s talk numbers. The betting odds make Syria overwhelming favorites: a home win for Pakistan sits at 13.0, a draw at 6.1, and an away win at just 1.21. That tells you everything about expectations for this match. But, as we saw in their last outings, both teams are capable of surprises—Pakistan’s draw with Afghanistan and Syria’s point away to Iran are proof that football doesn’t always follow the script.
Our predicted final score? 0:2 in favor of Syria. It’s a result that fits the pattern—Syria’s efficiency, Pakistan’s resilience, and a game that’s likely to be more about learning and development for the hosts than about pulling off a miracle.
To sum up our Pakistan vs Syria prediction: Syria have the quality, depth, and form to get the job done, even if they take their foot off the gas a little. Pakistan will fight, as they always do, but the gulf in experience and squad value is just too wide. If you’re betting, H2 (Syria by two or more) and under 3.5 goals look like the smart plays. But as always, football has a way of surprising us—so don’t rule out a spirited performance from the home side.
Whether you’re watching for the tactics, the talent, or just hoping for an upset, this is a match that tells a bigger story about where these teams are headed. Enjoy the game, and may your bets be as sharp as your football banter!
Welcome to our Pakistan vs Syria prediction for the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on November 18, 2025. If you’re a football fan who loves a good underdog story—or just wants to know where the smart money is—this match at Islamabad’s Jinnah Sports Stadium is worth a closer look. With Syria already through to the finals and Pakistan out of the running, there’s still plenty to play for, at least in terms of pride, development, and, of course, betting odds.
Let’s set the scene. Syria, with a squad value of €21.50m, have breezed through Group E with a perfect record—four wins from four. They’ve already booked their ticket to the Asian Cup finals, and their confidence is sky-high. Pakistan, on the other hand, are bottom of the group with just two points and have scored only once in four games. Their squad, valued at €2.38m, is still finding its feet on the international stage.
On the tactical front, Syria’s coach José Lana likes a 4-2-3-1 setup, giving his side plenty of attacking options, especially with the return of big names like Omar Al-Soma and Omar Khribin. Pakistan, under Nolberto Solano, are likely to sit deep in a 4-4-2 or 4-5-1, aiming to frustrate the visitors and hit on the break or from set pieces. With midfielder Adil Nabi likely out and defender Easah Suliman’s status still a mystery (will he, won’t he?), Pakistan’s backline could be stretched.
Syria’s depth is impressive—coach Lana mentioned he’s got a pool of over 200 international-level players to choose from. Pakistan, meanwhile, are still building, with Solano keen to integrate more young talent and improve team cohesion after years of footballing challenges, including a previous FIFA ban and a lack of a strong domestic league.
Let’s talk numbers. The betting odds make Syria overwhelming favorites: a home win for Pakistan sits at 13.0, a draw at 6.1, and an away win at just 1.21. That tells you everything about expectations for this match. But, as we saw in their last outings, both teams are capable of surprises—Pakistan’s draw with Afghanistan and Syria’s point away to Iran are proof that football doesn’t always follow the script.
Our predicted final score? 0:2 in favor of Syria. It’s a result that fits the pattern—Syria’s efficiency, Pakistan’s resilience, and a game that’s likely to be more about learning and development for the hosts than about pulling off a miracle.
To sum up our Pakistan vs Syria prediction: Syria have the quality, depth, and form to get the job done, even if they take their foot off the gas a little. Pakistan will fight, as they always do, but the gulf in experience and squad value is just too wide. If you’re betting, H2 (Syria by two or more) and under 3.5 goals look like the smart plays. But as always, football has a way of surprising us—so don’t rule out a spirited performance from the home side.
Whether you’re watching for the tactics, the talent, or just hoping for an upset, this is a match that tells a bigger story about where these teams are headed. Enjoy the game, and may your bets be as sharp as your football banter!
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Best Tip odd is moving up from 1.44
H2 -179
H22 -476
Syria is expected to win with odds of -476Under 3.5 -182
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo -196
At least one team is not expected to score
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Afghanistan.
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| 09 Oct | D |
Pakistan.
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0:0
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| 10 Jun | L |
Myanmar.
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1:0
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| 25 Mar | L |
Syria.
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2:0
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| 11 Jun | L |
Tajikistan.
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3:0
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| 06 Jun | L |
Pakistan.
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0:3
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| 26 Mar | L |
Jordan.
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7:0
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| 21 Mar | L |
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0:3
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| 04 Dec | D | Syria. |
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Qatar.![]() |
| 01 Dec | W | Tunisia. |
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| 25 Nov | W | Syria. |
2:0 |
South Sudan.![]() |
| 18 Nov | W | Pakistan. |
0:5 |
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| 14 Oct | W | Myanmar. |
0:3 |
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| 09 Oct | W | Syria. |
5:1 |
Myanmar.![]() |
| 08 Sep | D | Syria. |
2:2 |
Kuwait.![]() |
| 04 Sep | L | United A. |
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| 10 Jun | W | Afghanistan. |
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