Uzbekistan vs North Korea 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, the national teams of Uzbekistan and North Korea will face off. The home team will attempt to live up to their status as favorites in this matchup.
Uzbekistan vs North Korea: Key Statistics and Trends
- Uzbekistan has not lost in regular time since September of last year.
- North Korea has won twice in their last three matches.
- Uzbekistan remains unbeaten in their last 10 home games.
- Uzbekistan wins the first half in 37% of their matches, while North Korea does so in 25% of their matches.
Our Prediction for Uzbekistan vs North Korea
The "White Wolves" have a respectable reputation in Asian football. However, they are not strong enough to secure a spot in the World Cup. Several times, they have come close, only to fall short in the playoffs, leaving them without the coveted ticket. In contrast, the "Chollima" participated in the 1966 World Cup in England, even reaching the quarterfinals. However, they have only qualified for the World Cup once since then, in 2010 in South Africa, where they lost all their matches and scored just one goal.
Uzbekistan demonstrated their current good form at the Asian Cup in January. They advanced from the group stage with five points, defeated Thailand, and only lost in the quarterfinals to Qatar, the host nation, after a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in regular time. North Korea missed that tournament, although they had participated in the previous three editions, but never advanced past the group stage.
Since the Asian Cup, the "Wolves" have earned ten points in four qualifying matches, dominating their group alongside Iran. North Korea made headlines by canceling a match against Japan, resulting in a technical defeat. However, they still managed to finish ahead of Syria by a few points to secure second place. At the end of August, they also played friendly matches against Jordan.
Uzbekistan vs North Korea: Possible Starting Lineups
Uzbekistan (possible lineup): Yusupov - Nasrullaev, Ashurmatov, Khusanov, Alikulov, Saifiev - Shukurov, Masharipov, Khamrobekov - Urunov, Shomurodov
North Korea (possible lineup): Kang Ju Hyok - Kim Yu Song, Kang Kuk Chol, Jang Kuk Chol, Cho - Kim Bom Hyok, Kim, Han Kwang Song, Il Song Ri - Paek, Ji Guk Ri
Head to Head Matches: Uzbekistan vs North Korea
The "Wolves" have won six out of eleven head-to-head encounters, with only one loss. They have also won both of the most recent meetings.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Uzbekistan vs North Korea
The visitors lack the necessary advantages. The more experienced and stronger hosts are expected to win with a handicap of "-1" (odds – 1.67).