India U23 host Pakistan U23 in the U23 AFC Asian Cup, Qualification.

India U23 won 1, drew 0 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–L–L), scoring 3 and conceding 9.

Pakistan U23 won 1, drew 0 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–L–L–L), scoring 2 and conceding 11.