Thailand FC are looking to give their all for their match against Uzbekistan FC, as they aim to finally clinch a spot in the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup. Coming into this match, these two teams are both winless, which does not bring them confidence. Thailand is coming into this match from a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia. Moreover, Thailand finished at the second of their group stage, which is more than enough for them to earn a spot here. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan is from a 1-1 draw against Australia, which gives them an additional point. Additionally, Uzbekistan finished the group stage at the second of their group, earning five points in their campaign. The meeting between these two teams is on January 30, 2024, at 7:30 PM (GMT+8).
Thailand FC
Thailand’s defense was impressive in the opening round, going unbeaten in the group stage for the first time in this tournament. Iran was the only other team not to concede a goal in the opening round, with the War Elephants finishing with five points more than in any previous Asian Cup group stage. Masatada Ishii’s team has seen significant improvement from their lead-up to the tournament, winning only one of their final four fixtures and conceding 17 goals. Thailand made the knockout stage for the first time four years ago, but have won five of their last six opening knockout fixtures, all at the ASEAN Football Federation Championship. The War Elephants have lost their last two matches against Uzbekistan, failing to score in either, and have collected five points in Group F to finish second.
Thailand faced Saudi Arabia in a different starting 11 with only three players from matchday two playing on matchday three. Captain Theerathon Bunmathan reached 100 caps, surpassing Datsakorn Thonglao and Piyapong Pue-on for War Elephants appearances. Saranon Anuin replaced Patiwat Khammai in the final group fixture.
Uzbekistan FC
Uzbekistan has qualified for the knockout stage of the Asian Cup for the sixth time, going unbeaten in the opening phase for the first time since 2011. The team has conceded only once in their opening three games, the fewest for them in the group portion since 2004. Uzbekistan has made it beyond the Asian Cup group stage without issue, but single elimination games have been difficult. The team has been more defensively strong, conceding a goal or fewer in eight of their previous nine competitive fixtures. Uzbekistan is currently on a 10-match unbeaten run in all competitions, scoring multiple goals in seven of those encounters. The group has proven resilient, coming back from a losing position to win or draw five times. Uzbekistan finished second in Group B with five points in three group matches.
Igor Sergeyev, a Thai footballer, was injured for Uzbekistan in Australia’s match against Australia. Katenec made three changes to his starting 11 on matchday three, with Azizabek Turgunboev scoring his third national team goal.
Prediction:
Uzbekistan FC (1.0)
Odds: -0.90
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