The championship will be a battle between two countries, Qatar and Jordan. Considering the overall strength, Qatar has the advantage of geography and time in the tournament and is expected to successfully defend the title. However, we can't ignore the strong overall performance of the Jordanian team, especially their forward line which is very well coordinated. In the previous match in which they eliminated South Korea, they went all the way forward and completely suppressed South Korea, which showed the difference in strength between the two sides.
And, as the Asian Cup came to a close, the cold was out in force. Japan made an early exit, failing to reach the quarterfinals. The final stage did not see the traditional powerhouses Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Australia. Both semifinals ended in cold situations, and from that perspective, Qatar is not necessarily a sure thing in the final. I think Jordan is expected to win the title against all odds. Referee Manning is more strict and will definitely not favor the home team Qatar.
