Uzbekistan will be hoping to get their first points on the board in Group C after narrowly losing their opening game against Spain.
Egypt will have been disappointed not to have beaten the Dominican Republic in their opening game of the Olympics but the Africans do at least have one point on the board heading into matchday two.
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Uzbekistan Olympic vs Egypt Olympic prediction: Possible stalemate on the cards?
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in each of Uzbekistan's last four fixtures.
- Three of Egypt's last five outings have ended with both teams scoring.
- Eldor Shomurodov scored in Uzbekistan's opening game and has 40 goals in 73 caps.
Correct score prediction: Uzbekistan 1-1 Egypt
Three of Egypt's last five matches have ended in draws and the Africans are unbeaten in their last six games, four of which have produced under 2.5 goals.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds not yet available
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- DRAW: N/A
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*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Uzbekistan in front
These two nations have met at this level three times before with Uzbekistan winning the first two encounters and Egypt winning the most recent one 2-1 in October.
Uzbekistan Olympic preview: Gave a good account against Spain
Uzbekistan would have been expecting a tough game against one of the Gold medal favourites Spain on matchday one but the game proved to be much closer than many had predicted.
Despite going behind in the 28th minute, Uzbekistan equalised before the break via an Eldor Shomurodov penalty.
However, Spain restored their one-goal lead in the 62nd minute and this time, Uzbekistan failed to produce a telling response.
Predicted lineup: Ne'matov (GK), Aliqulov, Yo'ldoshev, Hamraliev, Khusanov, Urunov, Jaloliddinov, Fayzullaev, Bo'riyev, Rahmonaliyev & Shomurodov
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Dominican Republic Olympic
1
Uzbekistan Olympic
1
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Egypt Olympic
1
Uzbekistan Olympic
0
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Spain Olympic
2
Uzbekistan Olympic
1
Egypt Olympic preview: Should have beaten the Dominican Republic
Egypt had been expected to win their opening match against the Dominican Republic but had to settle for a share of the spoils in the end.
Thankfully, Spain's win against Uzbekistan meant that Egypt's goalless draw with the Dominican Republic didn't feel like such a bad result but the Africans are likely to need a win this weekend or risk being eliminated as they face the Spanish in their final group game.
Predicted lineup: Alaa (GK), Eid, Abdelmaguid, Fayed, Elneny, Zizo, Adel, Shehata, El Debes, Atef & Faisal
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Morocco Olympic
6
Egypt Olympic
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France Olympic
3
Egypt Olympic
1
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Paraguay Olympic
1 (4)
Egypt Olympic
1 (5)
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Spain Olympic
1
Egypt Olympic
2
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Uzbekistan Olympic
0
Egypt Olympic
1
Player to watch – Eldor Shomurodov
Eldor Shomurodov's club career hasn't produced many goals since he left Genoa for Roma in 2021.
However, the Uzbekistan striker is a legend for his national team where he has scored 40 goals in 73 caps and scoring the goal against Spain on matchday one just shows why he has been selected for the Olympics.
The Girona forward created Spain's opening goal against Uzbekistan
If anyone is going to score against Egypt this weekend then our money would be on the 29-year-old despite the fact that he only scored four times in 37 appearances on loan at Cagliari and Spezia last season.
