Tajikistan and the United Arab Emirates will face off in the Asian Cup last 16 at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan on 28 January.
Tajikistan vs Emirates: Betting odds
Here is how bookies rate both teams' chances to get one step closer to the cup triumph (odds powered by Betobet):
Tajikistan – 4.40
Draw – 3.20
UAE – 1.89
Tajikistan
Tajikistan created a minor sensation: for the first time in their history, they managed to get to the Asian Cup and instantly qualified for the knockout stages with four points gained from the win against Lebanon and the draw with China.
Tomorrow, they will be missing striker Amadoni Kamolov who was sent off against Qatar.
UAE
The Emirates finished second in Group C with a draw against Palestine, a win against Hong Kong and a defeat against Iran.
The UAE also had one player sent off: defender Khalifa Al Hammadi was shown a red card against Palestine but his suspension is already over.
Tajikistan vs Emirates: Facts to know
The Emirates have failed to keep a clean sheet in every game at this Asian Cup.
Tajikistan lost just one out of their last eight games (5 wins and 2 draws).
Tajikistan vs Emirates: Head-to-head
There have been only friendlies between the sides to this day. The most recent ones took place in 2020 and 2023: the Emirates won the first game and drew 0-0 in the second one.
Tajikistan vs Emirates: Prediction and betting tips
Bookies favour the Emirates and on paper, they really look stronger. However, it looks like they will fail to keep a clean sheet yet again. Moreover, the UAE might find it hard to win during 90 minutes, and the game can very well go to the extra-time and, possibly, penalties.
Our betting tip: Emirates win or draw before FT + both teams score (Betobet's betting odds – 2.55)
