Qatar vs Kyrgyzstan Prediction & Betting Tips (10 October)

Double reigning Asian champion after having won the Asian Cup again last January, Qatar would like to return to the World Cup in 2026 . Eliminated in the first round of its World Cup in 2022, this team on the other hand perfectly negotiated the 2nd phase of qualifications by finishing at the top of their group ahead of Kuwait, India and Afghanistan. On the other hand, last month, the Garnets missed their debut in this group. Beaten from the start by the United Arab Emirates 1-3, they then had to settle for a draw against North Korea 2-2. For its part, Kyrgyzstan is undoubtedly the surprise guest of this 3rd qualifying phase for the next World Cup.

This team, ranked 106th in the FIFA rankings, was eliminated in the first round of the Asian Cup last January, finishing last in its group behind Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Oman, but then snatched the title. 2nd place in its group during the previous qualifying phase, behind Oman but just ahead of Malaysia and Taiwan. The White Falcons, on the other hand, showed their limits last month by losing against Iran 1-0 and Uzbekistan 2-3 .

The entire group that makes up this Qatar team plays in the relatively weak domestic championship and is therefore very little known to the general public. Only the young Al-Hassan is an exception since he plays in the 4th Spanish division. As for the players to follow, we can still mention captain Akram Afif who scored 38 goals in 114 caps. This is still worse than the top scorer Almoez Ali who also scored 55 goals in 144 caps.

Note, however, the absences of the very experienced Pedro Miguel (97 sel) and Boudiaf (122 sel). The Kyrgyzstan squad is not much more familiar to followers since the vast majority of players present wear the colors of the very weak local championship. the most effective offensive player is striker Joel Kojo who plays in Uzbekistan all year round and who has scored a whopping 8 goals in 19 appearances for his team.