Qatar vs North Korea Live Stream – AFC World Cup Qualifiers Match Preview (20.03.25)

📅 Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
🕒 Kick-off: 21:15 UTC+3
🏟️ Venue: Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium (Al-Sadd Stadium), Doha
🏆 Competition: AFC 2026 World Cup Qualifiers – Group Stage
⚽ Coaches: Luis García (Qatar), Sin Yong-Nam (North Korea)

Qatar hosts North Korea in a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. Luis García’s team is looking to secure a dominant win at home, while Sin Yong-Nam’s North Korea will aim to pull off a surprise result and boost their qualification hopes.

Team Form and Standings

• Qatar: The reigning AFC Asian Cup champions are favorites to secure a World Cup spot.
• North Korea: A defensively disciplined team looking to frustrate stronger opponents.

Key Players to Watch

• Qatar:
  • Akram Afif: The Al Sadd forward is Qatar’s most creative attacking player.
  • Almoez Ali: A prolific striker capable of scoring against top defenses.
  • Bassam Al-Rawi: A strong defender ensuring stability at the back.
• North Korea:
  • Jong Il-Gwan: An experienced attacker who leads North Korea’s frontline.
  • Ri Yong-Chol: A key defender tasked with stopping Qatar’s attack.
  • Han Kwang-Song: A talented forward capable of creating scoring chances.

Tactical Approaches

• Qatar (Luis García):
  • Possession-based football with quick attacking movements.
  • Utilizing Afif’s dribbling and creativity to unlock defenses.
  • High pressing to dominate North Korea’s half.
• North Korea (Sin Yong-Nam):
  • Defensive compactness with counter-attacks as the main strategy.
  • Targeting set-piece situations to create goal-scoring opportunities.
  • Maintaining a deep defensive line to frustrate Qatar’s attack.

Betting Tips

1. Qatar to Win – Their home advantage and quality squad make them strong favorites.
2. Under 3.5 Goals – North Korea’s defensive approach could limit scoring.
3. Akram Afif to Score Anytime – Qatar’s most dangerous attacking player.

Prediction

• Qatar 2-0 North Korea – A controlled performance from Qatar with a comfortable victory.