Uzbekistan vs Egypt Prediction Olympic 2024

⚽ Olympic Football Games 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 27 July 2024 - 16:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Stade de la Beaujoire (Nantes)

Uzbekistan's fans brought great colour and noise to day one of the Paris 2024 Olympics men's football tournament. Their team pushed Spain harder than expected before falling to a 2-1 defeat. While the White Wolves made a good impression during their Olympic debut, they now face pressure to secure points against Egypt to keep their qualification hopes alive.

The 2023 AFC U-23 Asian Cup runners-up have shown goal-scoring ability, netting in each of their last four U23 internationals (W1, D1, L2). They also scored when they met Egypt in a friendly last October (L 2-1). However, that H2H defeat and their failure to beat African opponents since then (D1, L1) may be cause for concern.

Egypt might also be feeling pressure after their goalless draw with the Dominican Republic, a disappointing start as they chase a seventh Olympics quarter-final appearance. Nevertheless, Rogério Micale's side remains unbeaten in regulation time since January (W5, D4 – outcomes at 90 minutes), providing some positives for matchday two.

The Pharaohs, however, won't want to be reminded that after starting their previous Olympics group stage with a 0-0 draw, they lost their second game 1-0 to Argentina in 2021. While Uzbekistan may not be as strong on paper as Argentina, a similar outcome would be problematic for Egypt, potentially leaving them needing to beat Spain in their final group game to reach the knockout stage.

Where to watch Uzbekistan vs Egypt?

📺 Link to watch Uzbekistan vs Egypt Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Eldor Shomurodov (Uzbekistan): Scored against Spain and New Zealand, and assisted in a full international against Turkmenistan last month.
• Ibrahim Adel (Egypt): The last player to score for Egypt U23, has three goal contributions (G1, A2) across his last five competitive appearances for club and country.

⚡Match Facts:

• None of Egypt's last six Olympic matches saw both sides score (W1, D2, L3).
• Uzbekistan has scored in each of their last four U23 internationals.
• Egypt remains unbeaten in regulation time since January (W5, D4).

💡Prediction: This match presents an intriguing clash between Uzbekistan's attacking intent and Egypt's recent defensive solidity. Uzbekistan, buoyed by their spirited performance against Spain, will likely approach the game with confidence and aggression. However, Egypt's experience at the Olympic level and their recent unbeaten run make them a formidable opponent. Expect a cautious start from both sides, with the game potentially opening up in the second half as the need for points becomes more pressing. Uzbekistan's goal-scoring form could be the key to breaking down Egypt's defense, but the Pharaohs' tournament experience might prove crucial in managing the game. A closely contested match with a narrow margin of victory seems likely.

Betting Tips:

• Under 2.5 goals in the match
• Both teams to score: No
• Draw at half-time
• Eldor Shomurodov to score anytime
• Egypt to win or draw (Double Chance)