Bangladesh and India are gearing up for their fifth-round clash in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers today (Tuesday) in Dhaka. Although both sides are already out of the competition, the matchup has taken on a fierce rivalry. What was once just another fixture has now become a regional showdown, with both teams determined to leave the field with pride.
After four matches in Group C, the two teams sit level on four points each, but Bangladesh holds the edge on goal difference, pushing IND to the bottom of the table. Beyond the points, todayβs match is about restoring belief and capturing a sense of achievement.
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Head-to-Head & Form Guide: Who Holds the Advantage?
This encounter marks the 30th meeting between the two nations. IND has claimed 14 victories, Bangladesh has won 4, and 11 matches have ended without a winner. Their most recent meeting was in Shillong this March during the World Cup qualifiers, finishing in a goalless draw.
Interestingly, India last visited Bangladesh 22 years ago, in 2003, when the hosts celebrated a 2β1 win in the SAFF Gold Cup final. Today, IND returns to Bangladeshi soil with added pressure and expectations.
Recent FormΒ Comparison
- India β Last Five Matches (All Competitions)
- India 6β1 Bhutan (Friendly)
- India 1β2 Singapore (Qualifiers)
- Singapore 1β1 India (Qualifiers)
- Oman 1 (2)β1 (3) India (CAFA Nations Cup)
- Afghanistan 0β0 INDAnas sir se puchh l (Nations Cup)
- Bangladesh β Last Five Matches (All Competitions)
- Bangladesh 2β2 Nepal (Friendly)
- Hong Kong 1β1 Bangladesh (Qualifiers)
- Bangladesh 3β4 Hong Kong (Qualifiers)
- Nepal 0β0 Bangladesh (Friendly)
- Bangladesh 1β2 Singapore (Qualifiers)
Bangladesh has shown better consistency in its performances, while India has had mixed results despite a strong win over Bhutan.
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