Kyrgyz Republic vs Uzbekistan Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (AFC) | Group A

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Uzbekistan are aiming to make it consecutive wins in Group A by getting the better of Kyrgyz Republic, who were beaten 1-0 by a strong Iranian side last time out.

KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: UK – 3:00pm / US ET – 10:00am / US PT – 7:00am

HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised

HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – Bet365 & FIFA+ / US – FIFA+

KYRGYZ REPUBLIC PREVIEW: KYRGYZ REPUBLIC HOLD ON FOR PRICELESS POINT IN SEOUL

Kyrgyz Republic can take heart from what they showed away to Iran and in the end, it took a proven striker at the top level of European football to get the better of them. Mehdi Taremi’s goal after 34 minutes was enough for Iran to triumph by a single goal, but despite 20 shots on goal, they could not add any more vs a resolute Kyrgyz Republic backline.

The hosts may try and dominate play a bit more here by commanding possession, someone they couldn’t do against Iran. They still managed to carve out opportunities though, so expect them to make chances across this game.

UZBEKISTAN PREVIEW: MASHARIPOV THE MATCH-WINNER

Uzbekistan will have been delighted to come out on the right end of a tight encounter with Korea DPR, in a match that could have gone either way. In the end, Uzbekistan took one of their chances through Jaloliddin Masharipov, which proved to be enough to see them pick up the three points, leaving them third-place in Group A.

Now Uzbekistan go on the road and it remains to be seen if this leads to a drop in standards against Kyrgyz Republic when taking into account the travel and the effect that could have on the players within Uzbekistan’s squad.

KYRGYZ REPUBLIC TEAM NEWS: FIVE AT THE BACK COULD BE ON THE CARDS AGAIN

PREDICTED XI (5-3-2): Tokotayev; Zhyragalbek Uulu, Brauzman, Kozubaev, Kichin, Mishchenko; Abdurakhmanov, Zarypbekov, Shukurov; Kojo, Alykulov

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UZBEKISTAN TEAM NEWS: UNCHANGED SIDE EXPECTED FROM THE VISITORS

PREDICTED XI (5-3-2): Yusupov; Alijonov, Alikulov, Eshmurodov, Ashurmatov, Nasrullaev; Hamrobekov, Skukurov, Masharipov; Urunov, Shomurodov

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KYRGYZ REPUBLIC VS UZBEKISTAN PREDICTION

Uzbekistan will know that if they can replicate their defensive showing from last Thursday then they stand an excellent chance of a second straight victory here. Having said that, Kyrgyz Republic showed vs Iran that they are no pushovers and won’t be easy to break down. On the flip-side, Uzbekistan will be aware of any potential counter-attacking threat and are unlikely to commit too many bodies forward. With that in mind, backing under 2.5 goals score in this one is worth serious consideration.

KYRGYZ REPUBLIC VS UZBEKISTAN TIP: UNDER 2.5 GOALS