Afghanistan vs India Match Preview

AFG vs IND Match Preview: The CAFA Nations Cup 2025 match between Afghanistan vs India will be played on Thursday, 04 September 2025 at 05:30 PM IST.

The Indian football team will take on Afghanistan in the CAFA Nations Cup on Thursday. India under new coach Khalid Jamil will aim to reach the final of the tournament or compete for the third spot by registering their second win.

India started off under the new management with a win over Tajikistan where they beat them 2-1. However, India lost 3-1 against Iran. They are the highest ranked team in the Nations Cup and have also qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is a distant dream for India. The last time these two teams clashed was in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers where the Persians beat India 4-0. India and Afghanistan have played each other 12 times, out of which India have won five times and Afghanistan twice, while the other two matches have ended in draws.

Afghanistan (AFG) Team Updates

• Ovays Azizi will probably do the Goal Keeping for his team
• Najim Haidary will be the Defender his team.
• Mosawer Ahadi will be the Mid-Fielder
• Jabar Sharza and Fareed Sadat will take care Striker/Forward for Afghanistan team

India (IND) Team Updates

• Vishal Kaith will probably do the Goal Keeping for his team
• Vishal Kaith is having topmost good points in this series.
• Sandesh Jhingan will be the Defender his team.
• Suresh-Singh Wangjam will be the Mid-Fielder
• Lallianzuala Chhangte will take care Striker/Forward for India team

Afghanistan vs India Match Prediction:

Afghanistan looks in good form in recent matches, They are the favorites to win the match.

AFG vs IND CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Match Expert Advice: Rahmat Akbari will be a top multiplier choice for the small leagues. Ovays Azizi will be a decent choice for the captaincy in the grand leagues.

Afghanistan vs India Head to Head Records:

Afghanistan vs India have faced each other in 13 matches in . Out of these 13 games, Afghanistan have won 2 whereas India have won 7 Matches. 4 Match draws.

In the last five matches played between the two teams, both teams have won one match each while three matches have been drawn. The Blue Tigers have the upper hand in terms of head-to-head record, but Afghanistan is known for its exceptional performance against the Blue Tigers. With so much at stake, it remains to be seen who wins.