LiontipsUAE vs Kuwait. Gulf Cup of Nations Match Prediction and Betting Tips
Command Analysis
Current form
The UAE team had a tough opponent at the start of the Gulf Cup of Nations – Qatar. They had to play catch-up in that match, they had a huge advantage in possession, and the result was a 1:1 draw. As a result, after the first round, all teams in Group A have one point each. In the third stage of the World Cup qualifiers, the UAE is in third place after six rounds. It will not be easy to fight for a direct ticket to the World Cup, as they are three points behind second-placed Uzbekistan. In the last game of the qualifiers, the team defeated Qatar with a score of 5:0.
Disqualifications and injuries
The national team has no noticeable problems with its composition.
Interesting trends for betting
- In three of the last five matches, the UAE team played a draw in the first half
- There have been no goals in three of the UAE previous five matches
Probable line-up: Eisa, Idreees, Kawadio, Al Hammadi, Ibrahim, Nader, Al Ghassani, Al Zaabi, Hamad, Suhail, Canedo.
Current form
Kuwait opponents at the start of the group stage of the Gulf Cup of Nations were the Oman team. The teams exchanged goals in the opening 45 minutes, then the game was equal in the center of the field, there were few dangerous moments, and everything ended with a score of 1:1. In the third stage of the World Cup qualification, Kuwait is not doing very well in its group - only fifth place, which does not give the right to continue the fight. The gap from Oman, which is in fourth, is two points, there are still chances.
Disqualifications and injuries
There are no injured or disqualified players in the national team.
Interesting trends for betting
- In three of the last five matches, Kuwait played with their opponents with an exact score of 1:1
- Four of the team previous five matches have seen goals exchanged
Tentative lineup: Abdulgafor, Al Enezi, Al Harbi, Hajah, Al Hajeri, Al Sanea, Daham, Abujabarah, Al Defiri, Al Sulaiman, Al Harbi.
Trends
Bet UAE to score in first half
In the last three matches, the UAE team scored in the opening 45 minutes
1.99Bet Total first half under 1.5 goals
In the four previous head-to-head matches, no more than one goal was scored in the first half
1.31Bet Exact score 1:1
This score has been recorded in three of the last five matches of the Kuwait national team
6.30Tip and bets
The bookmakers' clear favorite in this pair is the UAE. However, Kuwait is playing at home with the support of fans, so there will definitely be no problems with motivation. Plus, in two of the last three face-to-face matches, the Kuwait team beat its upcoming opponent. We think that with the support of fans, the hosts will be able to get at least a draw today.
Our prediction is Kuwait will not lose at odds of 2.00
Bet on total
Both teams play reliably in defense, no one will take any unjustified risks today. It is highly likely that the fate of the match will be decided by one or two goals, as was the case in the four previous personal meetings.
The second bet is total under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.56
Bet on the first half
Three of the last five matches of the UAE national team ended in a draw in the opening 45 minutes. We expect that in the upcoming match all the main events on the field will unfold after the break.
Prediction - draw in the first half with odds of 2.14
