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United Arab Emirates vs Qatar: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

United Arab Emirates United Arab EmiratesvsQatar Qatar
Our predictionUnited Arab Emirates to win
Model score: Medium · 36/100
Score hint: 2-1

The model puts United Arab Emirates at 47%. The model leans toward United Arab Emirates. Confidence: medium.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · United Arab Emirates47%
Draw24%
2 · Qatar29%
1 · United Arab EmiratesDraw2 · Qatar
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Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

O/U 2.5Over 2.51.77+2.3%
1X2Qatar3.40+1.5%
BTTSNo2.16+0.7%
BTTSYes1.61-0.7%
1X2United Arab Emirates1.99-0.7%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Recent form

United Arab EmiratesWLLLD
QatarWLLWL

Expected goals

1.79United Arab Emirates
xG
1.14Qatar
Over 2.5 goals56%
Both teams to score57%
Team strength rating
United Arab Emirates
56
Qatar
50

Most likely scorelines

1-110.9%
2-19.8%
1-09.6%
2-08.6%
1-26.2%
0-16.1%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
United Arab Emirates Qatar

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2United Arab Emirates win1.99Fair (-0.7%)
Double chanceUnited Arab Emirates or draw—Info
Total goalsOver 2.51.77Fair

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Full analysis

The model puts United Arab Emirates at 47%. The model puts the draw at 24%. The model puts Qatar at 29%. The model's most likely scoreline is 2-1.

The market leans toward United Arab Emirates. United Arab Emirates is priced at 1.99. The draw is priced at 3.88. Qatar is priced at 3.4.

United Arab Emirates have won 4 of the head-to-head meetings. Qatar have won 7 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 4 of their head-to-head meetings.

United Arab Emirates have 1 wins in their last 5 matches. Qatar have 2 wins in their last 5 matches.

The model gives 57% for both teams to score. The model gives 56% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, United Arab Emirates or Qatar?

Our model rates United Arab Emirates as the most likely outcome at 47% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for United Arab Emirates vs Qatar?

A scoreline around 2-1 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 15 meetings: 4 United Arab Emirates wins, 4 draws, 7 Qatar wins.

Over or under 2.5 goals?

The indicators lean toward over 2.5 goals.

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Match statistics

Player of the matchMiguel P.Qatar8.3

United Arab Emirates

Starting XI
  • 1Al-Meqebaali6.0
  • 4Ivkovic S.6.5
  • 6Akonnor6.7
  • 7Saleh Al.7.3
  • 9Suhail H.A.6.5
  • 10Lima F6.8
  • 12Alhammadi K.5.6
  • 14Hamad Town7.3
  • 18Pereira L.M.6.7
  • 19Ebraheim Kh.7.1
  • 23Adil Khan6.5
Coach: Zlatko Dalic

Qatar

Starting XI
  • 1Abunada M. I.7.1
  • 2Miguel P.8.3
  • 5Salman T.6.6
  • 8Junior E.7.8
  • 13Al-Oui6.2
  • 14Ahmed6.9
  • 15Abdulsallam7.3
  • 17Alganehi A.6.8
  • 19Almoez6.8
  • 20Fathi A.5.7
  • 26Al Mannai6.5
Coach: Julen Lopetegui

League table

Arabian Gulf Cup
#TeamGPWLTGPts
1Saudi Arabia33006:09
2Oman31114:54
3Iraq31114:54
4Kuwait30303:70
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