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Uzbekistan – Colombia Prediction

Uzbekistan

L D W W D

02:00

18 Jun · Thu

Colombia

W L L W W

Venue: Estadio Azteca Referee: TBA

Betting Tip

3 picks

Top Pick

X2 Colombia or draw 60% confidence

1.34odds

Colombia carry far greater attacking quality with Luis Diaz and James Rodriguez, while Uzbekistan averaged only around 1.0 goal per game.

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Total Team 2 Over: 0.5 72%

Colombia over 0.5 goals

1.31 odds

Total Team 1 Under:1.5 66%

Uzbekistan under 1.5 goals

1.10 odds

Uzbekistan VS Colombia Prediction

World Cup debutants Uzbekistan open against a Colombia side rich in attacking talent, a contrast of fresh ambition and South American pedigree. Uzbekistan have built their rise on defensive organisation, while Colombia carry star quality but have looked vulnerable against strong opposition. As an opener, both will weigh ambition against caution.

Uzbekistan disciplined and low-scoring

Uzbekistan arrive defensively sound but short of goals: a 0-2 loss to Canada, a 0-0 draw with Venezuela, a 3-1 win over Gabon, a 0-0 draw with Iran and a 2-0 victory against Egypt, averaging around 1.0 scored and 0.8 conceded behind a structured side. No confirmed absentees were reported, with Eldor Shomurodov leading the line, the highly rated Abbosbek Fayzullaev pulling the strings and Oston Urunov offering a further threat on their historic debut.

Colombia talented but inconsistent

Colombia come in mixed: a 3-1 win over Costa Rica, a 1-3 loss to France and a 1-2 defeat to Croatia among recent matches, averaging around 1.7 scored and 2.0 conceded. Star names headline the squad, with Luis Diaz and captain James Rodriguez both included by Nestor Lorenzo and the experienced Davinson Sanchez at the back, though recent results against quality opposition exposed defensive lapses.

Prediction: Colombian quality against a stubborn debutant

The teams have never met, leaving form to shape the view. This Uzbekistan versus Colombia prediction leans on Colombia's superior individual quality against organised but low-scoring debutants, so a draw or Colombia win carries value rather than an outright call. Around it, Colombia look good to register over 0.5, while Uzbekistan's modest attack is tipped to stay under 1.5.

Match Probability Engine

Pre-match analysis

Uzbekistan

Home win

33%

Draw

No bet

33%

Colombia

Away win

33%

Uzbekistan — recent matches

02.06 Canada 0 — 2 L

30.03 Venezuela 0 — 0 D

27.03 Gabon 3 — 1 W

30.01 FC Urartu 4 — 2 W

26.01 China 2 — 2 D

Colombia — recent matches

01.06 Costa Rica 3 — 1 W

29.03 France 1 — 3 L

26.03 Croatia 1 — 2 L

09.09 Venezuela 6 — 3 W

04.09 Bolivia 3 — 0 W

Expected Lineups

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Predicted lineups will be confirmed closer to kickoff.

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Key Players

Uzbekistan

Eldor Shomurodov ST Roma · 50+ caps · 24 G · Captain

Abbosbek Fayzullaev AM CSKA Moscow · 25+ caps

Khusayin Norchaev ST Riga FC · 20+ caps

Otabek Shukurov CM Sepahan · 40+ caps

Colombia

James Rodríguez AM Club León · 110+ caps · 30 G · Captain

Luis Díaz LW Liverpool · 50+ caps · 14 G

Jhon Durán ST Al-Nassr · 15+ caps

Daniel Muñoz RB Crystal Palace · 40+ caps

Injuries

Uzbekistan

None reported

Colombia

None reported

Suspensions

Uzbekistan

None reported

Colombia

None reported

Venue · Context

Stadium: Estadio Azteca

Capacity: 87,000

Altitude: 2240m above sea level ⚠️ Key factor

Mexico City's 2,240-metre altitude is a documented late-game factor — opposition stamina drops in the final 20–25 minutes, and the ball flies further in the thin air.

Weather: Mid-June: ~20–24°C, afternoon showers possible.