Semi-final · Match 49
Mon 1 Feb · time TBC · Aramco Stadium, Al Khobar
Winner of match 45 v Winner of match 46. If the higher-rated side always wins: Australia v Japan, Japan advance.
Most likely match-ups
| Match-up | How often | First-named advances |
|---|---|---|
 Australia v  Japan | 43.0% | 33% |
Australia v  Uzbekistan | 5.7% | 70% |
 Saudi Arabia v Japan | 4.9% | 26% |
Australia v  Jordan | 4.4% | 73% |
 Iran v Japan | 4.2% | 27% |
 Iraq v Japan | 3.9% | 8% |
 Syria v Japan | 3.5% | 5% |
 Oman v Japan | 2.9% | 5% |
Advance odds include extra time and penalties, using listed ratings without uncertainty.
Winner of match 45
| Team | Fills slot | Title | Route rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | 60.0% | 17.6% | |
| KSA | 6.8% | 11.6% | |
| IRN | 5.8% | 11.5% | |
| IRQ | 5.4% | 0.9% | |
| SYR | 4.8% | 0.4% | |
| OMA | 4.2% | 0.3% |
Winner of match 46
| Team | Fills slot | Title | Route rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN | 71.5% | 41.3% | |
| UZB | 9.5% | 3.4% | |
| JOR | 7.4% | 2.7% | |
 KOR | 4.1% | 8.6% | |
 UAE | 3.3% | 1.0% | |
| OMA | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Road through this tie
Reaching this round: Japan 75%, Australia 66%, Saudi Arabia 57%, Iran 47%.