Bahrain U23 host Afghanistan U23 in the U23 AFC Asian Cup, Qualification, round 1.

Afghanistan U23 won 1, drew 0 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–L–L–L), scoring 3 and conceding 14.

The two sides have met 1 time: Bahrain U23 1 win, Afghanistan U23 0, 0 draws.