Tunisia vs Syria, FIFA Arab Cup, 2025, Today Match Prediction

Tunisia vs Syria Match Prediction & Analysis

The 11th edition of the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off on December 1, 2025, with Qatar taking centre stage as hosts. Six venues will stage 32 matches featuring 16 teams split into four groups. The group phase runs until December 9, before the knockout rounds begin on December 11, all building toward the grand finale at the iconic Lusail Stadium on December 18.

But first up is the tournament’s curtain-raiser at Al Bayt Stadium on December 1 at 6:30 PM IST, where Tunisia take on Syria. Tunisia, last edition’s runners-up and fresh off securing World Cup qualification, enter as clear favourites, while Syria arrive with the grit of a side that battled through the qualifiers. With hosts Qatar also lurking in this group, expect an intense opener.  

TEAMS PREVIEW

Tunisia Preview

Having won the very first Arab Cup back in 1963, the Carthage Eagles now gear up for their fourth appearance in the tournament, eager to go one step further than in 2021, when they were edged out 2-0 by Algeria in the final. With that heartbreak still fresh in memory, Tunisia arrive determined to rewrite the story. 

They also enter the tournament full of confidence after cruising through World Cup qualifying—topping their group with 28 of 30 points and remarkably not conceding a single goal. That flawless run says everything about their defensive steel, a trait they’ll look to impose once again in the group stage.

Tunisia’s squad features several standout names from top European clubs, including rising PSG talent Ismael Gharabi and Monaco’s Dandani Navim. Sassi Ferjani also impressed with two goals in World Cup qualifying, but the real headliner is Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane. 

He topped Tunisia’s qualifying scoring charts with four goals, including the decisive strike against Equatorial Guinea that sealed their 2026 World Cup spot. He’s undoubtedly the player to keep an eye on.

Tunisia Probable Starting Lineup – Aymen Dahman (GK); Ali Maaloul, Yassine Meriah, Hamza Jelassi, Moataz Nefati (Defenders); Ferjani Sassi, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, Ismail Gharbi (Midfielders); Naim Sliti, Firas Chawat, Omar Al-Ayouni (Forwards).

Syria Preview

Syria, known as the Qasioun Eagles, had to take the longer road to Qatar via the qualification playoffs against South Sudan. After a cagey, goalless first half, they finally broke through in the second, with Mohammad al-Hallak and Mahmoud al-Mawas striking to secure their spot. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was gritty—and enough to earn their ticket to the 11th edition of the competition. 

For Syria, this marks their seventh appearance at the tournament, with three runner-up finishes standing as their high point. But after crashing out in the group stage last time, José Lana’s men have a clear first mission: survive a tough group featuring Tunisia and host Qatar. No easy task—but one they’ll be desperate to meet.

Omar Khribin remains the standout name in this Syria side, leading their Asian Cup qualifying campaign with three goals. Yet the real spark could come from Mohammad al-Hallak and Mahmoud al-Mawas—both scorers the last time Syria faced Tunisia, with Hallak also chipping in an assist. They’ll be key if the Qasioun Eagles hope to trouble the group favourites.

Syria Probable Starting Lineup – Elias Hadaya (GK); Ahmad Faqa, Alan Aussi, Abdullah Al-Shami, Al Hanji (Defenders); Al Aswad, Anez, Al Salkhadi (Midfielders); Omar Khribin, Mahmoud Al-Mawas, Mohammad Al-Hallak (Forwards).

TUNISIA vs SYRIA
Winning Prediction

Syria arrive well-tuned for the opener, riding a superb run in the AFC Cup qualifiers where they reeled off four straight wins with a dominant 15–1 aggregate, along with their recent success in the Arab Cup playoff. 

Tunisia’s buildup, meanwhile, has been steadier—three November friendlies producing two draws and a win—but one of those draws came against a full-strength Brazil featuring the likes of Vinícius Júnior and Casemiro, a result that speaks volumes. Even so, with the depth and quality Tunisia possess, they will rightly enter Monday’s clash as favourites to edge Syria.

Tunisia to Win (2-0)

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