United Arab Emirates vs Uzbekistan Prediction & Betting Tips (5 June)

In their history, the United Arab Emirates only took part in a single World Cup in 1990. In these qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, they are already assured of competing, at least, the next qualification round. Paulo Bento's men even have a little chance of qualifying directly, attests to their 3rd place with 4 points behind the 2nd, who is none other than their opponent of the day. Victory is therefore imperative this Thursday. To their advantage these days, they have won 3 of their last 4 games, for 1 defeat. Beaten in the leader, Iran, in March 2-0, the United Arab Emirates differently dominated Kyrgyzstan 3-0, Qatar 5-0 and North Korea on the last day 1-2. Never qualified for the slightest World Cup in its history, Uzbekistan is in very good posture to create the sensation in this group A.

The selection is currently 2nd and has 4 points ahead of its opponent of the day. If she avoids defeat this Thursday, she will compost her ticket for the 2026 World Cup. The protégés of Timur Kapadze conceded their only setback in Qatar in November 3-2. Subsequently, they resumed their march forward with successes obtained against North Korea 0-1 and Kyrgyzstan 1-0. During the last day, Uzbekistan confirmed its great arrangements by taking a point with the leader, Iran, after leading to score 2-2. 

For the United Arab Emirates, it is necessary to mention the absences of the defenders al-Attas (Al Jazira, 33 Sél), Sultan (Al Jazira, 14 Sél) and Idrees (Al Nasr, 19 Sél) as well as environments (Al Wahda, 37 Sél), Faiz (Ajman, 9 Sél) and Hunt (Fleetwood Town, 9 sel). All the elements that make up the selection evolve in the national championship, with the exception of the young striker of Montpellier Junior Ndiaye (20 years, 0 Sél). The Lima attacking midfielder (Al Wasl, 17 goals in 39 Sél) is simply the co-managing goalscorer of these qualifiers with 5 achievements to which he adds 2 assists. The young striker Adil (21 years old, 7 goals in 13 sel) is well available. Due to Uzbekistan, defender Yuldoshev (Neftchi, 17 Sél) and striker Abdikholikov (Sumgayit, 1 goal in 16 Sél) are not in the group for this gathering.

Passed by Lens, defender Khuanov (Manchester City, 20 Sél) already plays a preponderant role in the national team. This is also the case with the Shomurodov attacker (Roma, 41 goals in 80 Sél). It could still be supported by Erkinov (Al Wahda, 5 goals in 33 Sél) and Fayzullaev (CSKA Moscow, 8 goals in 25 Sél), who were both scored against Iran on the last day. 

• Summary: United Arab Emirates is going head to head with Uzbekistan starting on 5 Jun 2025 at 16:00 UTC at Al Nahyan Stadium stadium, Abu Dhabi city, United Arab Emirates. The match is a part of the World Cup Qualification, AFC, Round 3, Group A .