Lebanon vs. Iran AFC Asian Cup 2015 Qualifiers: Live Score, Preview, Prediction, Schedule 10:30 a.m. EST
Iran and Lebanon will face off in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers on Tuesday.
Iran currently sits atop the group with 10 points in four games and a record of three wins and one draw; the team has allowed 11 goals and conceded two in that span. Iran opened its campaign with a 5-0 win over Lebanon and a 1-1 draw at Kuwait. In its third qualifier, the team took down Thailand at home and then followed it with a 3-0 victory at Thailand.
Iran has already secured third place in the group and could qualify if it manages to defeat or draw against Lebanon or if Thailand defeats Kuwait.
Lebanon sits in third place with five points thanks to a record of one win, two draws and one loss; the nation has scored six goals while conceding eight. After losing 5-0 against Iran, Lebanon defeated Thailand 5-2 and tied Kuwait 1-1; a 0-0 draw with Kuwait was the result in the team's fourth match of qualifiers. Lebanon can secure third place in the group if it manages to defeat Iran or if Thailand loses or draws against Kuwait. Furthermore, Lebanon must win in order to have any hopes of finishing atop the group or even in the top two. A loss would clinch the top spot for Iran and would give Kuwait a chance to secure second place in the group.
Prediction: Iran is the favorite and should win 1-0.
Start Time: Kickoff begins at 10:30 a.m. EST