Qatar vs UAE prediction and betting tips on September 5, 2024
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Game Prediction
On September 5th, 2024, in the first round of World Cup qualification in Asia, Qatar and the UAE will face off. These neighboring countries, with a history of complex relations, will be eager to best each other, at least on the football field.
Qatar vs UAE: Key Statistics and Trends
- Qatar has won twelve of their last fifteen matches, with only one loss.
- The UAE is unbeaten in regular time in their last five matches.
- Qatar has won five consecutive home matches.
- The UAE has scored in each of their last eight matches.
- Qatar wins the first half in 44% of their matches, while the UAE wins the first half in 60% of theirs.
Our Prediction for Qatar vs UAE
The "Maroons" finally made their World Cup debut, but it wasn't an easy journey. Understanding that qualifying directly would be challenging, they secured the right to host the 2022 World Cup. However, home advantage didn't help much as they lost all their matches with a total score of 1-7. The "Whites" fared no better in their lone World Cup appearance back in 1990. In the last World Cup cycle, Australia knocked them out in the playoff round.
At the Asian Cup, Qatar was once again the host nation, and this time, they fared much better under coach Tintin Marquez. They won the tournament, with the only draw coming against Uzbekistan, a match that was decided on penalties. Qatar won all their other matches, including the semifinal against Iran and the final against Jordan. The UAE, on the other hand, struggled to make it to the playoffs, only managing to advance thanks to a win over Hong Kong and a draw with Palestine, but they were promptly eliminated by Tajikistan on penalties.
Both teams navigated the previous qualification round with confidence. Qatar only dropped points due to a goalless draw against Afghanistan in June, still finishing atop their group. The UAE, after five straight wins, drew 1-1 with Bahrain in their final match, advancing to this round together.
Qatar vs UAE: Possible Starting Lineups
Qatar (possible lineup): Mamdouh - Aldin, Ayman, Efran - Shehata, Mohammad Ali, Al-Janahi, Al-Hadrami, Abdulsalam, Gouda - Al-Rawi
UAE (possible lineup): Essa - Zamah, Omar, Abdelaziz, Idris - Rashid, Fayez, Al-Zaabi, Saleh, Al-Ghassani - Adil
Head to Head Matches: Qatar vs UAE
After three consecutive wins by the "Maroons," the teams ended their last encounter with a 1-1 draw last year.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Qatar vs UAE
Overall, the teams are fairly evenly matched. However, Qatar's home advantage should give them the edge to secure a victory (odds – 1.92).