Qatar vs Uzbekistan prediction and betting tips on February 3, 2024

Prediction on game W1(0)

Odds: 1.783

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4.92

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In one of the semi-finals of the 2024 AFC Asian Cup, the clash will unfold on Saturday evening at the "El-Bait Stadium" as the teams of Qatar and Uzbekistan face each other. Will the hosts manage to advance to the semi-finals? Here's our prediction for the match from our experts.

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Qatar

The Qatari national team sensationally won the AFC Asian Cup in 2019, securing victories in all matches while conceding only one goal throughout the tournament. In the current edition, held on their home turf, the Qatari team is once again showcasing their prowess. The group stage was navigated effortlessly. In three matches, Bartolome Marques's squad earned maximum points, topping their group and once again displaying a solid defensive game. However, the match against Palestine in the knockout stage didn't go according to Qatar's plans. The conceded goal in the 37th minute marked the first goal against Qatar in this edition. Fortunately for the hosts, they managed to equalize before halftime, and on the 49th minute, Afif scored the decisive goal, propelling the team into the quarterfinals.

Uzbekistan

In contrast to their opponent, the Uzbekistan national team cannot boast victories in continental tournaments. Nevertheless, the "White Wolves" have come close to breaking into the top three several times. Their best performance was in the 2011 tournament, finishing in 4th place. In the current edition, Srečko Katanec's team is demonstrating a high level of play. During the group stage, the "White Wolves" remained unbeaten, securing the second spot in the group after Australia. In the opening match, Uzbekistan played to a draw against Syria (0:0), followed by a resounding victory over India (3:0), and in the final match, they earned one point against Australia (1:1). The knockout match against Thailand proved to be challenging but resulted in a minimal 2-1 victory. Turgunbaev and Fayzulayev were the goal scorers.

Interesting Facts about the Match and Head-to-Head History

• Uzbekistan has won the last three head-to-head encounters without conceding a single goal.
• In none of the last four matches did the "both teams to score" bet succeed.

Qatar – Uzbekistan Match Prediction

The pair looks evenly matched, as indicated by the bookmaker's odds. In this match, a single scored goal or even a series of post-match penalties could determine the outcome. Our bet here is "Qatar Handicap 0" with odds of 1.783.

Prediction on game W1(0)

Odds: 1.783

Bonus up to $130/€100

4.92

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