Do-or-die World Cup qualifying round match tonight in Muscat!!
Winless in four games so far, Sunil Chhetri-led India will eye its first win when it faces higher-ranked Oman.
India’s World Cup Qualifying campaign so far:
Ind vs Oman 1-2 Loss on Sep 5 (Home)
Ind vs Qat 0-0 Draw on Sep 10 (Away)
Ind vs Ban 1-1 Draw on Oct 15 (Home)
Ind vs Afg 1-1 Draw on Nov 14 (Away)
India is coming into this match after playing out a 1-1 draw against Afghanistan, while Oman defeated Bangladesh 4-1 in its previous World Cup qualifier.
Oman’s World Cup Qualifying campaign so far :
Oman vs Ind 2-1 Win on Sep 5 (Away)
Oman vs Afg 3-0 Win on Oct 10 (Home)
Oman vs Qat 1-2 Loss on Oct 15 (Away)
Oman vs Ban 4-1 Win on Nov 14 (Home)
After three draws and a defeat, India is 4th in the Group E table with 3 points, while Oman is 2nd with 9 points from 4 matches. Qatar is on top with 10 points from 4 matches.
Possible Outcomes:
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A win over Oman will keep the hunt for a next round berth alive
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A loss will certainly put India out of the 2022 World Cup qualification
A loss means India will trail Oman by 9 points and have only 3 matches, maximum 9 points left to play in this 2nd round of the qualifiers next year. -
A draw will also make it difficult for India to qualify for the next round.
Even the runner-up sides from the eight groups are not guaranteed an automatic spot in the third round of the qualifiers.
We need a win today! All the best Blue Tigers!! 
