United Arab Emirates vs Qatar Prediction & Betting Tips (19 November)

After having played in the first round of the 1990 World Cup, the United Arab Emirates are this time targeting the 2026 World Cup where they could well go. Indeed, they are in 3rd place in the ranking of their group with 3 units behind the first 2, Iran and Uzbekistan, halfway through these qualifications. This small Gulf state started with a victory against Qatar 1-3 in September but then only took one point in 3 days played against Iran 0-1, North Korea 1-1 and against Uzbekistan 1-0. On the other hand, the Sons of Zayed were able to return to success last week by soundly beating Kyrgyzstan 3-0. For their part, the Qatar was able to participate in the last World Cup as host country but it would now like to qualify as a real participant.

Nothing is lost for the moment for this team which is in 4th place in this group, tied on points with its opponent of the day. Tintin Marquez's players fell behind by losing from the start against the Emirates United Arabs 1-3 then being held in check by North Korea 2-2. Then, the Maroons got rid of Kyrgyzstan 3-1 before falling heavily against Iran 4-1. Last week, they delivered a great performance to win against Uzbekistan 3-2 and come back to within 3 points of the leaders.

It's difficult to highlight a particular player for the general public in this UAE team. Indeed, a large part of them evolve in the national championship like striker Al Ghassani (6 goals in 23 selections), or the striker Canedo (9 goals in 48 seasons). Playmaker Harib Suhail (31 caps, 7 goals) remains on a double scored last week. Striker Fabi Lima (12 goals in 32 seasons) is also there, as is Montpellier Junior Ndiaye. Hamad (20 sel) will be back after being suspended last week. On the other hand, midfielder Ali Sameen (3 goals in 63 games), and striker Sultan Adil (6 goals in 11 games) are not operational.

On the Qatari side, the situation is very similar and almost all of the players called up are members of the local championship. We find in this selection several "centenarians" like Hassan (136 sels, 15 goals), Khouki (119 sels, 21 goals) and Hatem (125 sels, 12 goals) who are all members of the defensive sector. On the offensive side, we find the very important Ali (117 salts, 59 goals) who scored a double against Uzbekistan on the last day. The precious Afif (117 selections, 38 goals) is there too. The same cannot be said of the almost century-old defender Pedro Miguel (97 sels), and the striker Alaaeldin (5 goals in 64 sels) who are absent from the group.