TIPS - Iran(U23) VS Lebanon(U23)

[(Iran(U23)) Strength]:
1. In the final round of the group stage, Iran(U23) not only need to secure a victory and earn 3 points but also depend on the outcome of the Korea Republic(U23) vs. Uzbekistan(U23) match to have a chance at advancing to the knockout stage. Their motivation will not waver.
2. Iran(U23) conceded only 2 goals in their last 5 matches, demonstrating a very solid defensive performance. Their defensive quality is commendable.

[(Iran(U23)) Neutral]:
1. Iran(U23) were held to a 0-0 draw by Uzbekistan(U23) in their last match. They have drawn both of their first two group matches, indicating a need to improve their ability to secure victories.

[(Iran(U23)) Weakness]:
1. In the last match, two starters of Iran(U23) suffered serious injuries and left the field. Reza Ghandipour felt discomfort in his knee after landing from a header and was stretchered off in pain. Mohammad Askari came on as a substitute but was forced off after just 10 minutes due to a right knee injury sustained in a challenge. According to post-match reports, both players may be unable to participate in upcoming matches.
2. Iran(U23) failed to score in their first two group matches, showing a lack of strength in attack. They urgently need to regain their scoring touch.
3. Iran(U23) ended their last 3 matches with UNDERs in O/U, indicating a conservative overall style of play. This match's total score trend is worth watching.

[(Lebanon(U23)) Strength]:
1. Lebanon(U23)'s starting forward, Farah Shahin, has scored in both of the last two matches, demonstrating commendable individual performance.
2. Lebanon(U23) scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches, demonstrating strong attacking firepower and scoring ability.
3. Lebanon(U23) won 3 of their last 4 matches in AH, showing a relatively ideal trend recently.

[(Lebanon(U23)) Weakness]:
1. Lebanon(U23) lost both of their first two group matches and have already been eliminated early. The outcome of this match holds little significance, raising doubts about the team's motivation.
2. In their last match, Lebanon(U23) led by two goals but was overturned by Korea Republic(U23), who scored 4 goals to win 4-2, resulting in Lebanon(U23) suffering two consecutive defeats.
3. Lebanon(U23) conceded 7 goals in their first two group matches, indicating a fragile defense. Their four-back system is prone to errors under high pressure, with insufficient efficiency in interceptions and clearances.
4. Lebanon(U23) recorded 3 draws and 7 losses in their last 10 away matches, failing to secure a win, indicating extremely poor away performance.
5. The two teams have faced each other only once, with Lebanon(U23) losing 2-0, putting them at a psychological disadvantage.

[Tips]:
This is the final round of the group stage.

Iran(U23) highly motivated, needing to secure a victory while awaiting the outcome of the Korea Republic(U23) vs. Uzbekistan(U23) match to have a chance at advancing to the knockout stage. They will not relax.

Although Iran(U23) drew both of their first two group matches and failed to score, showing weakness in attack and needing to improve their ability to win, their defense has been extremely solid, conceding only 2 goals in the last 5 matches, making their defensive quality trustworthy.

Lebanon(U23) have already been eliminated early, raising doubts about their motivation.

Their defense is fragile, having conceded 7 goals in the first two matches, with poor ability to withstand high pressure.

Their away performance is particularly poor, with 3 draws and 7 losses in their last 10 away matches, failing to secure a win.

In their only previous encounter, Lebanon(U23) lost 2-0, putting them at a psychological disadvantage.

Despite their strong attack, they cannot hide their many shortcomings.

Overall, Iran(U23) have a better chance of winning.

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