On Thursday, March 21, Hong Kong and Uzbekistan will lock horns at the Mong Kok Stadium as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Hong Kong vs Uzbekistan: Betting odds
Here is how bookies rate both teams' chances, according to the odds from our betting partner Megapari:
Hong Kong - 14.5
Draw - 6.75
Uzbekistan - 1.19
Hong Kong: Current form and team news
Hong Kong's national football team didn't perform well at the Asian Cup, losing all three matches in the group stage. However, they put up a good fight against Iran, losing only 0-1. In the ongoing 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Jörn Andersen’s team has earned only one point so far. They had a 2-2 draw against Turkmenistan at home and a defeat of 0-4 by Iran.
After the Asian Cup, some of the team's "veterans," including Huang Yang, Ju Yingzhi, and Andy Russell, who have collectively played 112 matches for the national team, have retired. Midfielder Wong Wai has also been excluded from the squad due to his poor form.
Uzbekistan: Current form and team news
Uzbekistan's national football team performed well at the last Asian Cup, reaching the quarterfinals before losing to the hosts and eventual champions, Qatar. They are doing well in World Cup qualifying, tied for first place in their group with Iran. However, they will have to play without some injured players, including their second-highest scorer, Sergeev, and defenders Nasrullaev and Alidzhanov.
Hong Kong vs Uzbekistan: Facts to know
Hong Kong have been on a losing streak for 5 consecutive matches.
Uzbekistan haven’t lost in regular time in 12 matches, with 7 wins and 5 draws. However, they did suffer a penalty defeat against Qatar in one of these matches.
In the last 9 away matches of the World Cup qualifiers, Uzbekistan have conceded in 8 of them.
Hong Kong vs Uzbekistan: Head-to-head
Hong Kong and Uzbekistan have played against each other six times in official matches, all of which were qualifying tournaments for the Asian Cup. Uzbekistan have had 3 wins and 3 draws against Hong Kong. Interestingly, Uzbekistan have never won against Hong Kong at home. The last time these two teams played each other was in November 2013.
Hong Kong vs Uzbekistan: Prediction and betting tips
Both teams need a win, but Uzbekistan is expected to play more aggressively. However, their recent loss of two defenders may provide Hong Kong with more opportunities to score.
Our betting tip: Goals total over 2.5 (Megapari odds - 1.64)
