Stadium: Al Maktoum
Time: 12.10.2023, 07:00 PM
The United Arab Emirates national team will face off against Kuwait at the Al Maktoum Stadium on Thursday. The Whites are unbeaten in their previous four games, while the visitors head here with just a defeat in their last twelve matches.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!United Arab Emirates
FIFA Ranking: 70th
Last five games: LDDWW
The Whites failed to impress in the Arabian Gulf Cup, with a point in three games. Since then, UAE have won twice against Thailand and Costa Rica while sharing the spoils against Tajikistan. Following their disastrous run in the Arabian Gulf Cup, UAE relieved Bruno Pinheiro of his duties and appointed former South Korea coach Paulo Bento.
The Portuguese didn’t waste time instilling his style of play after thrashing the highly highly-rated Costa Rica side (1-4) on the road.
UAE have won five and drawn once in their last international friendly games.
Kuwait
FIFA Ranking: 135th
Last five games: WDWLW
The Blue Wave was a runner-up in the just concluded SAFF tournament after being beaten by India in the final. After the tournament, Kuwait bounced back from their defeat in the final to beat Bahrain in a friendly match. A Shabib Al Khaldi brace and a lone goal from Ahmed Al Dhefri were enough to hand them the maximum points.
Kuwait have won seven consecutive International friendly games, scoring more than once in all.
Expert Betting Tips
The United Arab Emirates have won six while Kuwait have won four, and two games ended in a draw over their previous twelve meetings. Kuwait have won once and UAE twice in their last three International friendly meetings. Both sides have an equal chance of winning; however, the new UAE coach will be desperate to prove a point here. Of course, we don’t expect it to be a walk in the park for the home side as we think the visitors are capable of getting goals here; bet on BTTS for 2.22.
We expect UAE to win here for 1.82.
This encounter is undoubtedly going to be an open game; bet on a total of over 2.5 goals for 2.43.
Good luck!
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