Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
East Bengal
Altyn Asyr
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In the semi-final match of the AFC Champions League Qualifiers 2, East Bengal from India will face Altyn Asyr from Turkmenistan. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14, and will kick off at 15:30 Central European Time. The Dailysports team analysts have prepared a forecast for this encounter.
East Bengal
East Bengal is one of the most successful football clubs in India, representing the East Bengal Club's men's football division. Last season, East Bengal finished ninth in the league table, accumulating 24 points from 22 matches, just three points shy of the playoff zone. Their last Super League India title came in 2011. The Indian team also competes in the Durand Cup, where they progressed to the playoffs after winning two matches. Last season, East Bengal reached the final of this competition but lost 0-1, which earned them a spot in the AFC Champions League Qualifiers 2.
Altyn Asyr
Last season, Altyn Asyr finished second in the Yokary Liga of Turkmenistan, collecting 37 points from 16 games, 11 points behind the champions. The club was a runner-up in 2010 and won the league title eight times consecutively from 2014 to 2021. They are also five-time Turkmenistan Cup winners, two-time finalists, eight-time Turkmenistan Super Cup holders, and twice Turkmenistan President’s Cup champions. In 2018, Altyn Asyr reached the AFC Cup final but lost 2-0 to Al-Qadsia.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head Meetings
- Altyn Asyr and East Bengal have not faced each other this season.
East Bengal vs Altyn Asyr Prediction
Since the qualification consists of only one game, neither team is likely to take significant risks. However, both East Bengal and Altyn Asyr have performed well in their respective leagues. Therefore, I believe the teams are likely to exchange goals. The bet is for both teams to score, with odds of 1.72.
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