UAE vs North Korea Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | AFC World Cup Qualifiers, October 10, 2024

UAE vs North Korea Preview

• Competition: AFC World Cup Qualifiers.
• Date: Thursday, October 10.
• Time: 4:00 PM GMT.
• Venue: Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium.

UAE vs North Korea will be both sides’ third game in the ongoing AFC World Cup qualifiers as the team in third place in Group A gears up to host the team in fourth place.

The UAE will enter this game on the back of a decent run of form. They have won four, drawn one, and lost one of their last six games, scoring 13 goals and conceding just four goals in the process. They lost 1-0 to second-placed Iran in their last group game at home and will look to perform better in the upcoming match.

North Korea, on the other hand, have endured a much weaker run of form ahead of their next game. They have won two of their last six, losing two and drawing two games as well. Winless in their last four games across competitions, the North Koreans will look to try and turn the tide in their favour in the next one. They played out a 2-2 draw in their last game against Qatar and had a player sent off as well.

Having said that, let’s take a look at the team news from both sides.

UAE National Football Team News

Manager Paulo Bento fielded a strong lineup in their last game as they fell narrowly to Iran. The only concern that Bento would face is the knock to key midfielder Tahnoon Alzabi, while the whole of the rest of the squad is available for selection in the next game.

North Korea National Football Team News

Manager Yong-Nam Sin has struggled for momentum in the team’s last few games and will look to take those issues in his stride. Captain Kuk Chol Jang was sent off in the last match for a last-man foul and Sin will have to look for an adequate replacement for the midfielder.

UAE vs North Korea Predicted Lineups

UAE National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Khalid Eisa (C).

Defenders: Khalid Aldhanhani, Khalifa Al-Hammadi, Kouame Aotoone, Abdulla Idrees.

Midfielders: Yahi Nader, Harib Suhail, Abdullah Al Menhali, Fabio Lima, Saleh Hardani.

Forward: Caio Canedo.

North Korea National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Kang Ju Hyok.

Defenders: Choe Ok Chol, Kum-song Jong, Kim Yu Song, Kim Pom Hyok.

Midfielders: Chung-song Paek, Kim Kuk Bom, Kuk Chol Kang, Il-song Ri.

Forwards: Han Kwang-Song, Jo-guk Ri.

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UAE vs North Korea Head-to-Head Record

These two sides have faced off exactly five times in their history prior to this contest. There have been two draws, while North Korea have won three games.

Key Players to Watch Out for UAE vs North Korea

Harib Suhail (UAE)

The right midfielder was his nation’s best player in the last outing. Despite the UAE falling to a 1-0 defeat against Iran, Suhail stood out with his directness as he completed five of his seven dribble attempts. He was good on the ball as he played two key passes and two accurate crosses, and put in a handy shift off the ball as well, winning 12 duels.

Il-song Ri (North Korea)

The left midfielder starred for his nation in a thrilling 2-2 draw and was their best player in that contest. He scored one goal in that game and also completed three dribbles throughout the contest. He also won nine duels in that match and also played one key pass in a well-rounded performance.

UAE vs North Korea Prediction

Going by results in the past, the North Koreans will enter this upcoming contest as the firm favourites and will be expected to win the game with ease. However, playing away from home is never easy and UAE will put up some tough resistance as well.

Prediction: UAE 1-2 North Korea

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