Uzbekistan take Spain at the Parc de Princes in an Olympic Men’s Group C opener on Wednesday, 24 July. View our Olympic Men’s Group C betting tips for the clash below.
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Uzbekistan vs Spain prediction: La Roja to prevail
Key Stats
- Spain were beaten finalists in the last Olympic games in Tokyo.
- Uzbekistan managed to win only one of their last four matches.
- Uzbekistan scored exactly once in two of their last three games.
- Abel Ruiz has notched 13 goals in his last 27 appearances for Spain’s underage sides.
Correct score prediction: Uzbekistan 1-3 Spain
Spain are one of the favourites to win the Olympics outright and La Roja should have too much class for an inexperienced Uzbekistani outfit. The underdogs scored one goal in two of their last three assignments and while they might be worth a consolation effort in Paris, Spain have the capacity to outgun them at the other end.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Spain earn top billing
- HOME: 9/1 (10.00) – 10%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
- AWAY: 2/9 (1.22) – 81.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Uzbekistan have won only once in four attempts since the end of May and it shouldn’t come as a surprise to see them listed as 9/1 outsiders in the match result markets ahead of their tussle with Spain on Wednesday. The Spaniards, who have five of the last seven finals of the European U21 Championships, have class to burn and they have been equipped with an 81.8% chance of opening their Olympic campaign with a win. For more top Olympic football predictions, visit our football tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: First encounter between the teams
Uzbekistan and Spain will cross paths for the first time when they meet to contest Wednesday’s Group C clash in the French capital.
Uzbekistan preview: Underdogs have a settled team
Uzbekistan are expected to field a similar team to the one that recently completed an Under-23 Asian Cup campaign. Eldor Shomurodov should retain the captain's armband, while Abbosbek Fayzullaev could be worth watching on the flanks.
Predicted lineup: Nematov (GK) Mirsaidov, Khamraliev, Khusanov, Yuldashev, Buriev, Kholmatov, Fayzullaev, Jaloliddinov, Odilov, Shomurodov
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Dominican Republic Olympic
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Uzbekistan Olympic
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Egypt Olympic
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Uzbekistan Olympic
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Spain Olympic
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Uzbekistan Olympic
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Spain preview: Barcelona well represented
Spain have several high-profile performers in tow at Paris including Barcelona duo Fermin Lopez and Pau Cubarsi. Eric Garcia and Alex Baena, of Barca and Villarreal respectively, should also enjoy prominent roles.
Predicted lineup: Tenas, Pubill, Garcia, Cubarsi, Miranda, Baena, Barrios, Bernabe, Lopez, Ruiz, Omorodion
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Player to watch – Eric Garcia
Centre-half Eric Garcia was one of the overage players named in the Spanish Olympic squad and the 23-year-old’s experience should be crucial during La Roja’s quest for gold in Paris this summer.
Garcia is a classy operator
Garcia spent the last club campaign on loan with Girona, where he excelled during the unfancied side’s unexpected run to Champions League qualification. Garcia is expected to return to parent club Barcelona once his Olympic adventure ends.
