India takes on Canada in the last of their pool matches of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup on Saturday (November 29). Craig Fulton's team are currently placed second on the league table with 9 points from 4 games, while Belgium are on top of the heap with 10 points in the six-team annual invitational competition in Ipoh.A win against Canada in the opening match of the day will guarantee the Indians a place in Sunday's final. India can also make it to the final if they lose to Canada, but will need Belgium to either beat or draw with New Zealand in the match that follows. New Zealand are on 7 points from 4 games.If India splits points with Canada and New Zealand manages to prevail against mighty Belgium, goal difference will come into play. Ahead of Saturday's matches, Belgium (+13) and New Zealand (+3) have a better goal difference than India who is at +2.The Canadians had a dream start in the Azlan Shah Cup when Matthew Sarmento scored the opening goal against Belgium just before half-time, much to the amazement of everyone watching.Thibeau StockBroekx levelled things up for the former world and Olympic champions with three minutes left on the clock.The Canadians continued to impress in their second game against hosts Malaysia but ended up on the losing side by a narrow 2-3 scoreline.Canada was then outplayed 2-4 by New Zealand before registering their opening win of the competition against Korea by a 3-2 scoreline.The Indians have had the upper hand against Canada in the recent past. india beat Canada 5-1 in the 2018 FIH Hockey World Cup before defeating their North American rivals 7-3 in the 2019 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.At the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Indians handed out an 8-0 drubbing to Canada in a pool game. Despite being without several stars who scored in the match in Birmingham, like Harmanpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, and Shamsher, India go into their final pool game at Ipoh as firm favourites against Canada.Pawan and Mohith HS came into their own in the game against New Zealand and will need to ensure that the Indians do not concede early in the crucial pool encounter.India vs Canada, Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025, Match detailsMatch Details: India vs Canada, League Match, Azlan Shah Cup 2025Date & Time: Saturday, November 29, 2025, 11:30 AM ISTVenue: Ipoh, MalaysiaIndia vs Canada: Azlan Shah Cup PredictionExpect the Indians to do just about enough to secure full points and come away with a handy win a day before the big final. Jugraj Singh, who scored against Canada in Birmingham, has yet to get going in the tournament, even as Amit Rohidas and Sanjay have struck the target from penalty corners. Jugraj Singh will need to come good if the Indians find themselves in a tight spot against Canada. If India scores early, they are more than certain to cruise to a comfortable win.Score Prediction: India 4 - 1 CanadaWhere to watch Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 matches in India?The Azlan Shah Cup 2025 will be livestreamed on the Fancode app and website in India.