AFC Asian Cup 2023: Uzbekistan vs Thailand: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Thailand are yet to concede at AFC Asian Cup 2023.

The group stages of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup concluded with plenty of fireworks and sensational individual performances by players for their respective national teams. As the level of competition reached a fever pitch, fans witnessed high-octane action as qualification into the knockout stages was on the line.

As the knockout stages of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup are on, the focus is on several notable encounters, including Uzbekistan versus Thailand. Both sides are poised to meet at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar on 30 January 2024. A place in the quarters is on the line and the knockout format will result in the elimination of the loser.

With such heavy stakes on the line, here is a look at how Uzbekistan and Thailand shape up ahead of their Round of 16 clash:

Kick-Off

Tuesday, 30 January 2024, 5:00 PM IST at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar.

Form

Uzbekistan (all competitions): D-W-D-W-D

Thailand (all competitions): W-L-W-D-D

Players to Watch

Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan)

Abbosbek Fayzullaev is one of the most lethal forwards in the Uzbekistan lineup. He is the 2023 Uzbekistan Player of the Year and was crucial in helping the U-20 side win the AFC U20 Asian Cup.

He scored a brilliant goal against India and was excellent against Australia in the group stages. He will have an impact against Thailand and chances are it will be a positive one.

Saranon Anuin (Thailand)

Thailand managed to hold tournament favourites Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw thanks to an incredible performance by their goalkeeper Saranon Anuin. The custodian made seven saves including a penalty in a masterful performance.

Thailand is yet to concede a goal in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup and Uzbekistan may find it tough to find the net with Anuin guarding the goal.

Match Facts

• Abbosbek Fayzullaev won the MVP award at the 2023 AFC U20 Asian Cup tournament. 
• Thailand are yet to concede at the tournament, being the only nation to do so in the group stages.
• There are 45 places between Uzbekistan (68) and Thailand (113) in men’s FIFA Rankings.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches Played – 11

Uzbekistan wins – 5

Thailand wins – 6

Draws – 0

Predicted Lineup

Uzbekistan (4-5-1)

Yusupov (GK), Sayfiev, Khusanov, Eshmuradov, Nasrullaev, Urunov, Shukurov, Khamrobekov, Masharipov, Fayzullaev, Sergeev

Thailand (4-2-3-1)

Anuin (GK), Bureerat, Thongsong, Praisuwan, Chan-ngom, Yooyen, Kaman, Wonggorn, Kanitsribumphen, Charoenrattanapirom, Poeiphimai

Prediction for Uzbekistan vs Thailand

Uzbekistan and Thailand are tough nuts to crack and do not let go of their shape easily. It is likely going to be a close game with no margin for error.

Prediction: Uzbekistan 1-0 Thailand

Telecast for Uzbekistan vs Thailand

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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