Yemen vs Lebanon prediction, H2H and probable lineups – June 10, 2025
On June 10, 2025, in the second round of the AFC Asian Cup group stage, Group B will see Yemen take on Lebanon. The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:30 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the best bet for this showdown.
Yemen
The Yemen national team heads into this fixture riding a modest but important two-match unbeaten streak. First, they pulled off a surprising 2-1 away win over Bahrain in the Gulf Cup of Nations. Although Yemen ultimately finished last in a group with Saudi Arabia and Iraq, their victory over the eventual champions Bahrain was a standout moment in their campaign. Their next outing was a goalless draw against Bhutan in the Asian Cup opener—a lack of clinical finishing prevented them from claiming more, but they once again avoided defeat.
Yemen and Lebanon have met just twice before: Lebanon claimed victory in a friendly, while Yemen won in an official match. However, their last encounter dates back more than five years.
Lebanon
Lebanon have shown solid form recently, despite a narrow 0-1 friendly defeat to Oman that snapped their six-match unbeaten run. That stretch included five wins and a draw, with the team keeping clean sheets in four of those games. Their emphatic 5-0 victory over Brunei in the Asian Cup opener stands out, putting Lebanon atop the group.
In addition, the team performed well in the Merdeka Cup, reaching the final before narrowly losing 0-1 to Malaysia. Lebanon are in strong competitive form and have shown they can control matches even against tough opponents.
Probable lineups
- Yemen: Aman, Al Dugin, Al Zubaidi, Khaleb, Al Hubayshi, Al Gahwashi, Al-Golan, Al-Maari, Al Matari, Al Dahi, Sabarah.
- Lebanon: Matar, Ben-Osman, Al Zein, El Zein, Shour, Chakroun, Tsitsi, Safwan, Neir El Dine, Fahro, Merheg.
Key facts and head-to-head
- Yemen have failed to win 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Lebanon have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
- 5 of the last 6 Lebanon away matches have ended with under 2.5 total goals.
Yemen vs Lebanon match prediction
Lebanon look to be the favorites heading into this clash with Yemen—overall, they have shown more consistent and productive football, and their convincing performance in the Asian Cup opener highlights their readiness to fight for a spot in the knockout stage. Despite their recent slip-up in a friendly, Lebanon win more often, concede less, and generally appear more composed than Yemen, whose progress remains patchy. My bet for this match: Lebanon to win at odds of 1.84.
