India’s national football team is set to face Uzbekistan in their second AFC Asian Cup 2023 Group B match at Qatar’s Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. Ranked 102nd in the FIFA standings, the Indian team drew 0-0 with Australia in the first half but conceded goals in the second half.
After a tough loss in their 1st Asian Cup match, India aims to bounce back against Uzbekistan. The Blue Tigers are eager to put the first defeat behind them and give their all in the upcoming battle.
However, they face a tough challenge from Uzbekistan, the second most formidable team in the group after Australia. The White Wolves, coming off a 0-0 draw with Syria, are determined to secure their first win in the tournament.
Kickoff Date & Time:
January 18, 2024 20:00 IST
Where to watch India vs. Uzbekistan Match:
The India vs Uzbekistan AFC Asian Cup 2023 match will be broadcast live on Sports18 3 and Sports18 1 HD TV channels in India.
Live streaming of the India vs Uzbekistan AFC Asian Cup 2023 match will be available on the JioCinema app and website.
Predicted Line-up:
Team India Predicted Line-up
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK); Nikhil Poojary, Sandesh Jhingan, Rahul Bheke, Akash Mishra; Deepak Tangri, Apuia; Naorem Mahesh Singh, Brandon Fernandes, Lallianzuala Chhangte; Sunil Chhetri
Team Uzbekistan Predicted Line-up
Utkir Yusupov (GK); Abdukodir Khusanov, Umar Eshmurodov, Rustamjon Ashurmatov; Khojiakbar Alijonov, Odiljon Hamrobekov, Otabek Shukurov, Farrukh Sayfiev; Khojimat Erkinov, Jaloliddin Masharipov; Oston Urunov
Head-to-Head
Uzbekistan has never lost to India in international football, with four wins and draws. The last time these two teams met, Uzbekistan defeated India 2-1 in a match during the Merdeka Tournament in Malaysia in 2001.
Total matches played – 6
India wins – 0
Uzbekistan wins – 4
Draws – 2
