TIPS - Thailand(U23) VS Iraq(U23)

[(Thailand(U23)) Strength]:
1. Thailand(U23) currently have no points and sit at the bottom of the group. They must go all out to secure points and strive for a qualification spot in this match, with their motivation unquestionable.
2. Thailand(U23) midfielder Sittha Boonlha scored 1 goal in the first group stage match, helping the team take the lead at one point, with commendable performance in attack.
3. Thailand(U23) have strong attacking firepower, scoring 8 goals in their last 5 international matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game.

[(Thailand(U23)) Weakness]:
1. Thailand(U23) full-back Phon-Ek Jensen was sent off with a red card for a serious foul just 12 minutes into the last match after starting, and will be suspended for this game.
2. Thailand(U23) lost 2-1 to Australia(U23) in their first group stage match, suffering a disappointing start to the tournament with an overall poor performance.
3. Thailand(U23)'s defensive stability needs improvement, conceding 6 goals in their last 5 international matches, averaging 1.2 goals conceded per game.

[(Iraq(U23)) Strength]:
1. Iraq(U23) currently rank second in the group with 1 point. If they can secure all 3 points against bottom-placed Thailand(U23) in this match, their qualification prospects will be very optimistic, giving them strong motivation to win.
2. In Iraq(U23)'s first group stage match, the stats showed a possession split of 58% to 42%, along with a 14-9 advantage in total shots and 7-1 in shots on target. Iraq(U23) led China(U23) across all three key attacking metrics, showing the team's superior strength.
3. Iraq(U23) have a solid defense, conceding only 3 goals in their last 5 international matches, with 3 clean sheets during this period.
4. The two sides have faced each other 7 times previously, with Iraq(U23) winning 3, drawing 3, and losing 1, holding a clear advantage in head-to-head encounters.

[(Iraq(U23)) Weakness]:
1. Iraq(U23) drew 0-0 with China(U23) in their first group stage match, failing to secure a winning start, with their overall performance falling short of expectations.
2. Iraq(U23)'s attacking firepower is severely lacking, scoring only 4 goals in their last 5 international matches, with their last two matches ending in goalless draws.

[Tips]:
Thailand(U23) lost their first group stage match and currently sit at the bottom of the group, with their qualification prospects looking precarious.

The team's defensive stability is insufficient, but their attacking end still possesses considerable firepower.

Iraq(U23) drew a blank with China(U23) in their first match but dominated the game throughout, clearly demonstrating their overall strength to win.

Their defensive performance is particularly solid, though the downside is their inefficiency in attack, with the forward line needing to improve their ability to convert chances.

Both teams need to go all out for victory to seize the initiative in qualification, and their motivation is unquestionable.

Iraq(U23) have historically held a crushing advantage over Thailand(U23) and are superior in overall strength.

Thus, Iraq(U23) are favored to secure the win in this game.

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