India vs Syria head-to-head record: Blue Tigers in must-win clash against struggling Syria

While India is yet to open its tally in the AFC Asian Cup, Syria has picked one point with a goalless draw against Uzbekistan.

Sunil Chhetri reacts during the Asian Cup Group B match between India and Uzbekistan. | Photo Credit: AP

India will look to beat the odds and hope for qualification into the knockouts when it faces Syria in its last group-stage game of the AFC Asian Cup 2023, at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday.

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The Blue Tigers were left chasing shadows against Uzbekistan in their previous game, losing the match 0-3, which made their chances of progressing, almost impossible. They will now have to beat Syria and wait for results in other groups to seek qualification as one of the four best third-placed teams.

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Head-to-head record

India holds the bragging rights over the central Asian country. Across their six meetings, India has won three, lost two and drew one.

Their last encounter was during the 2019 Intercontinental Cup which ended in a 1-1 draw.

India vs Syria: All six matches

India 2-3 Syria - Nehru Cup - August 2007

India 1-0 Syria - Nehru Cup - August 2007

India 0-1 Syria - International Friendly - August 2009

Syria 1-1 India - International Friendly - August 2009

India 2-1 Syria - International Friendly - August 2012

India 1-1 Syria - Intercontinental Cup - July 2019