Palestine vs UAE Prediction & Match Preview

Palestine supporters were shocked as they lost to Iran by 4-1 in their first game of Group C. The team’s defensive backline could not match Iran’s offensive display and they conceded three goals within the opening forty minutes of the game. In the second half, they made good improvement and played in a more organized structure.

On the other hand, UAE defeated Hong Kong by 3-1. Hong Kong played in an aggressive manner which cost them two penalties. The team led by Paulo Bento kept more than 70% possession and thwarted Hong Kong’s four shots on target.

Recent Meetings

This is going to be the first time both teams will play against each other in the AFC Asian Cup. The last meeting was held in 2016 in the FIFA World Cup qualifier and UAE won by 2-0. Palestine are yet to win a single game against this opposition.

We can back United Arab Emirates to secure all three points. They reached the semi-finals of this competition in 2019 as well as in the 2015 editions of the AFC Asian Cup. Moreover, they have a 100% unbeaten record against Palestine. Palestine lacked intensity when they faced Iran on matchday one.

UAE scored three goals against Hong Kong last time. Moreover, Palestine scored one goal against Iran in the first half of the game.

Palestine vs UAE Prediction

United Arab Emirates are one of the favourites to win this competition. They will aim for a hat trick as they successfully reached the semi-finals in the previous two editions of this competition. We can back United Arab Emirates to win this game– the odd for this tip will be at 1.77 odd.

Moving on, our second tip for this game is that over 2.5 goals will be scored– the odd for this tip will be priced at 2.14 odd. The main reason for this tip is that UAE scored three goals against Hong Kong on matchday one. Palestine will have to be cautious as they picked up six yellow cards against Iran. Hence, they will likely focus more on defending against UAE.

Also, it will be wise to back Ali Mabkhout to score anytime – the odd for this tip will be at 2.20. Manager Paulo Bento gave him a rest when they played against Hong Kong. He is UAE’s all-time top-scorer and it is crucial for UAE to win all three points against Palestine as they aim to reach the top of the table in Group C.

Victor Dias- January 16, 2024

Palestine vs UAE Betting Tips

United Arab Emirates to win

OK

1.77 Odds

Over 2.5 goals

OK

2.14 Odds

Ali Mabkhout to score anytime

OK

2.20 Odds