Tournament: Summer Olympics
Venue: Parc des Princes (Paris)
Game Time: July 24, 2024, 09:00
In the first round of the group stage of the Olympic football tournament, the U-23 national teams of Uzbekistan and Spain will face off on July 24, 2024. The debutant from Asia begins its performance against one of the strongest opponents.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Uzbekistan:
- Failed to win 3 times in a row.
- Spain:
- Won 4 out of 6 previous matches.
Team Analysis
Uzbekistan: "The Young Wolves" will play at the Olympics for the first time. They secured their spot by performing strongly at the Asian Cup in the U-23 age group. They reached the final in Qatar, winning 5 matches with a 12-0 goal difference but lost to Japan in the final. However, their friendly games were less successful. In June, they drew 1-1 and lost 1-2 to Mali in Tashkent.
Spain: "La Furia Roja" achieved the same result at the continental level, securing a silver medal at last year's U-21 Euro. Santiago Denia’s team reached the final but lost to England 0-1. It is challenging to predict their form as they have not played control matches recently. However, the squad includes notable players like Fermin Lopez and Alex Baena.
Team News
Uzbekistan:
- Key player Odilov, who scored 12 goals for the team, is not included.
Spain:
- Pedri and Gavi are injured.
- Yamal and Nico Williams are absent due to their participation in the European Championships.
Possible Starting Line-ups
Uzbekistan (Possible line-up):
- Nematov – Mirsaidov, Khamraliev, Yuldoshev, Davronov – Jaloliddinov, Kholmatov, Jiyanov, Urunov, Buriev – Norchaev
Spain (Possible line-up):
- Tenas – Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Miranda, Gutierrez – Bernabe, Baena, Beñat – Fermin Lopez, Abel Ruiz, Sergio Gomez
Previous Head-to-Head Matches
This is the first encounter between Uzbekistan and Spain in an Olympic setting.
Free Prediction for the Match: Uzbekistan vs Spain
Spain, as European giants, are much stronger and are expected to dominate. The recommendation is to bet on Spain winning with a "-1.5 goal handicap".
Prediction: Spain to win with a "-1.5 goal handicap" (odds: 1.72).
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