AFC Asian Cup 2023: Tajikistan vs UAE: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast
UAE have a better head-to-head record over Tajikistan.
It has been an excellent start to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup with the group stage producing some eye-catching moments and matches. Now the limelight moves to the RO16 where the remaining 16 teams will fight it out against each other.
Tajikistan scripted history by qualifying for the knockouts in their very first attempt, following their exceptional display in Group A. Standing in their way will be the UAE who have also had a very good campaign coming into the knockouts.
Kick Off
January 28, 2024, 21:30 IST
January 28, 2024, 21:00 GMT+5
January 28, 2024, 20:00 GST
Form
Tajikistan (in all competitions) W-L-D-W-W
UAE (in all competitions) L-D-W-L-W
Players to watch
Parvizdzhon Umarbayev (Tajikistan)
The Tajikistan skipper has been in red hot form for his side. He has led the team from the front and has helped them reach the knockouts in their very first attempt. The midfielder scored a crucial goal in the win against Lebanon. He is known for his set-piece skills, accurate passing and defensive attributes.
Khalid Eisa (UAE)
The goalkeeper has been solid under the sticks for UAE and has played a crucial role behind their run to the knockouts. Khalid Eisa has made over 12 crucial saves and has saved a penalty as well. He is a ball-playing goalkeeper and is known for his distribution across the field.
Match facts
- Tajikistan have never defeated UAE
- The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 0-0 draw
- Tajikistan have scored two goals while UAE have scored five goals in the ongoing AFC Asian Cup
Injury and Team News
Both teams are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.
Head-to-head
Total Matches played – 2
Tajikistan Wins – 0
UAE Wins – 1
Draws – 1
Predicted Line-up
Tajikistan (4-4-2)
Yatimov, Safarov, Khanonov, Dzhuranoyev, Nazarov Shervoni, Umarbaev, Shukurov, Panshanbe, Soirov, Dzalilov
UAE (4-2-3-1)
Eisa, Idrees, Naser, Al Hashemi, Al Zaabi, Ramada, Nader, Al Zaabi, Lima, Adil, Caio.
Prediction for Tajikistan vs UAE
UAE are expected to win this game because of their better head-to-head record and higher FIFA ranking. However, they will not have it easy because Tajikistan are expected to put up a strong fight.
Prediction: Tajikistan 1-2 UAE
Telecast for Tajikistan vs UAE
India – Sports 18, Jio Cinema
Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Oman – BeinSports, Alkass
United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherlands – Triller TV
Australia – Network 10
Saudi Arabia – Shahid
Tajikistan – Varzishtv
United Arab Emirates – ADTV
AFC Asian Cup 2023 Worldwide Broadcast Details: Click here
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