Qatar vs Uzbekistan Prediction and Betting Tips | November 14th 2024
Qatar and Uzbekistan go head-to-head at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Thursday. This will be the second meeting between the two nations this year, with Tintin Márquez’s men claiming a penalty-shootout victory in the AFC Cup quarter-finals back in February.
Qatar were sent back down to earth in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying race as they suffered a 4-1 hammering against Iran at the Al-Rashid Stadium on October 15.
Before that, Márquez’s side edged out Kyrgyzstan 3-1 at the Al Thumama Stadium on October 10 to secure their first win in Group A and snap their two-game winless run in the qualifiers.
Qatar have picked up just four points from a possible 12 to sit third in the group standings, level on points with third-placed United Arab Emirates.
Elsewhere, Uzbekistan returned to winning ways last time out when they saw off 10-man UAE 1-0 at the Bunyodkor Stadium courtesy of a second-half penalty from midfielder Otabek Shukurov.
This followed a goalless draw with 10-man Iran at home on October 10, a result which saw their run of two wins from the opening two games in Group A come to an end.
Uzbekistan have picked up 10 points from their four qualifying matches to sit second in the group table, only behind first-placed Iran on goal difference.
Qatar vs Uzbekistan Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- Uzbekistan hold the upper hand in the history of this fixture, having won nine of the last 15 meetings between the two nations.
- Qatar have picked up four wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on two occasions.
- Uzbekistan are unbeaten in eight straight matches in all competitions, picking up six wins and two draws since losing on penalties to Qatar in the AFC Cup quarter-finals in February.
- Qatar have won all but one of their last eight home games, with a 2-1 defeat against United Arab Emirates on September 5 being the exception.
Qatar vs Uzbekistan Prediction
Looking at recent meetings between Qatar and Uzbekistan, we anticipate a cagey affair at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Thursday.
Uzbekistan boast a superior squad on paper, and while we expect Qatar to put up a fight, we are tipping the visitors to secure all three points.
Prediction: Qatar 0-1 Uzbekistan
Qatar vs Uzbekistan Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Uzbekistan to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - No (There have been fewer than three goals scored in four of the last five clashes between the two nations)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have also been fewer than five bookings in eight of their last 10 meetings)