India U-23 vs UAE U-23: All time head-to-head record

India and UAE have met twice at U-23 level

In a high-stakes clash at the Dalian Sports Center Stadium, the Indian U-23 football team is set to face off against the United Arab Emirates U-23 football team in the second game of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers. With both teams looking to make their mark in this prestigious tournament, the stage is set for an intense battle on the pitch.

Historical Significance

The clash between the Indian U-23 and UAE U-23 football teams has a history that dates back to the Asian Games of 2014, which took place in the South Korean city of Incheon. For the second time, both the teams faced off in the 2021 edition of AFC U-23 Cup Qualifiers.

UAE with a superior H2H record

In this brief but intense history, both these teams have faced each other twice, with India coming up short on both occasions.

The first encounter in 2014 at the Asian Games was nothing short of a footballing lesson. The UAE U-23 team overwhelmed India with a devastating 5-0 victory in Incheon. It was a match that laid bare the difference in skill and class between the two sides at the time. The Middle Eastern side's attacking prowess was simply too much for the Indian defense to handle.

Fast forward to the 2021 edition of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers,  India faced the host nation, UAE, in a closely contested match. While the result might not have been in India's favor, they put up a valiant fight, narrowly losing to the UAE U-23 team. 

The final Group G game showdown.

The ultimate goal of the encounter is securing a spot in the prestigious continental event for the U-23 category next year. Unfortunately, India's path to qualification as group winners has been blocked by an unfortunate loss. Their only chance now lies in becoming one of the four best-placed second teams, a task that demands a convincing victory against UAE and a bit of luck with other match results.

In contrast, UAE's fate hinges on defeating India by a margin of at least 2 goals to secure their spot as group winners. Any other outcome, be it a loss or a draw, will mark the end of their journey in the tournament. This match is a high-stakes, do-or-die showdown between the two teams, with their continental aspirations hanging in the balance.

India U-23 vs UAE U-23: All  meetings

UAE U-23 5-0 India U-23 (Asian Games 2014) -15/09/2014

UAE U-23 1-0 India U-23 (AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers) - 27/10/2021

India U-23 vs UAE U-23: Overall head-to-head record

Games played: 2

India wins: 0

Draws: 0

UAE wins: 2