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UAE and Kuwait will clash at the Al-Minaa Olympic Stadium on matchday two of the Arabian Gulf Cup on Tuesday (January 10).
UAE lost 2-1 to Bahrain in their opening Group B game. A late strike from Sebastian Tagliabue couldn't undo second-half goals from Al-Aswad and Al-Shaikh. The two-time champions (2007, 2013) are now on the verge of crashing out of the competition.
Al Abyad have faced Kuwait almost a dozen times, with their match-up being pretty even. Kuwait won their last meeting 2-0, but the two previous games ended in stalemates. UAE played five friendlies in preparation for the Gulf Cup, winning two and losing three.
Kuwait, meanwhile, also suffered a defeat in their opener, losing 2-0 to Qatar. Amro Surag gave the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosts a dream start after 21 minutes before a 37th-minute spot-kick from Egypt-born Ahmed Alaaeldin doubled their advantage. With the loss, Kuwait now face the spectre of a fourth straight group stage elimination.
Al-Azraq’s performance was criticised as 'insufficient and depthless' as they seek to keep their Gulf Cup campaign alive. They played only two friendlies recently, beating Lebanon 2-0 and losing to Iraq 1-0.
UAE vs Kuwait Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- UAE have prevailed twice in their last five clashes as opposed to once for Kuwait, with two games ending in a draw.
- UAE have scored six goals against Kuwait in their last five games, conceding four.
- UAE have participated in 23 editions of the Gulf Cup, while Kuwait have played in 24.
- Kuwait have played 113 games in the Gulf Cup, winning 56, while UAE have played 111, winning 41.
- UAE have won two of their last five games, losing three, like Kuwait in the same period.
- Form Guide: UAE – L-W-W-L-L; Kuwait – L-L-W-L-W.
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UAE vs Kuwait Prediction
UAE will face off against Qatar in the final group game. They're not expected to win that clash, so Tuesday’s game is a must-win for them.
Kuwait, meanwhile, are also in the same situation, with Group B leaders Bahrain awaiting in the final group game. That makes Tuesday's meeting decisive for the two bottom-placed teams in terms of their progression hopes. UAE are in slightly better shape and should eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: UAE 1-0 Kuwait
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UAE vs Kuwait Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – UAE
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – No
Tip 3: UAE to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Kuwait to score - No
