Round of 16 · Match 37
Fri 22 Jan · time TBC · Kingdom Arena, Riyadh
Runner-up Group A v Runner-up Group C. If the higher-rated side always wins: Oman v Syria, Oman advance.
Most likely match-ups
| Match-up | How often | First-named advances |
|---|---|---|
 Oman v  Syria | 17.0% | 50% |
 Palestine v Syria | 16.5% | 49% |
Palestine v  China | 9.6% | 62% |
| Oman v China | 9.5% | 63% |
 Saudi Arabia v Syria | 8.4% | 83% |
Oman v  Iran | 5.9% | 17% |
| Palestine v Iran | 5.6% | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia v China | 4.7% | 90% |
Advance odds include extra time and penalties, using listed ratings without uncertainty.
Runner-up Group A
| Team | Fills slot | Title | Route rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | 36.9% | 0.3% | |
| PLE | 36.4% | 0.3% | |
| KSA | 18.0% | 11.6% | |
 KUW | 8.6% | 0.0% |
Runner-up Group C
| Team | Fills slot | Title | Route rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYR | 45.9% | 0.4% | |
| CHN | 26.1% | <0.1% | |
| IRN | 15.7% | 11.5% | |
 KGZ | 12.3% | 0.0% |
Road through this tie
Reaching this round: Iran 99%, Saudi Arabia 99%, Syria 80%, Oman 76%.