India vs Uzbekistan Preview: Blue Tigers eye first win in AFC Asian Cup 2023 against mighty Uzbek

The Indian Football Team aim to make its mark in the AFC Asian Cup 2023. The Blue Tigers will face Uzbekistan in a pivotal second-group match at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, this Thursday. India vs Uzbekistan Live Streaming in AFC Asian Cup 2023 will be available on JioCinema while Sports 18 will broadcast the game live,

India vs Uzbekistan Preview:

In their tournament opener on January 13, India succumbed to a 0-2 defeat against the formidable Australian side, holding off the Socceroos for an impressive 50 minutes. Despite displaying resilience, the Blue Tigers fell short of securing tangible results.

The upcoming clash with Uzbekistan takes on added significance, requiring India to secure at least a point for a favourable chance at progressing to the knockout stage, a historic feat for the team.

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The challenge is formidable as Uzbekistan holds a commanding position in the FIFA rankings, sitting 34 places above India. Uzbekistan enters the match on an impressive streak, having gone unbeaten in their last eight outings across various competitions and losing only two of their last 25 matches.

After a tumultuous period in 2020 and 2021, the team has found its stride in recent years, reflected in their ascent in the FIFA rankings. The White Wolves boast a consistent record in the AFC Asian Cup, making their eighth consecutive appearance and advancing to the knockout stages in the last five editions.

India vs Uzbekistan Predicted XI:

India Predicted XI:
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Nikhil Poojary, Sandesh Jhingan, Rahul Bheke, Akash Mishra, Deepak Tangri, Suresh Singh, Brandon Fernandes, Manvir Singh, Mahesh Singh Naorem, Sunil Chhetri.

Uzbekistan Predicted XI:
Yusupov; Khusanov, Eshmurodov, Ashurmatov; Turgunboev, Hamrobekov, Shukurov, Sayfiev; Fayzullaev, Masharipov; Sergeyev

India vs Uzbekistan Head-to-Head at a glance

Matches played: 6

Win: 0

Loss: 4

Draw: 2

Match Details:

Date: 18th January

Venue: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar

Kick-off: 8.00 PM IST

Live Streaming: India vs Uzbekistan Live Streaming in AFC Asian Cup 2023 will be available on JioCinema

Live Telecast: Sports 18 will broadcast the game live