Uzbekistan and Colombia face each other in their World Cup Group K opener, with both sides eager to make a positive start to the tournament. Given the huge gap in quality and experienced between the two sides, we predict a 2-0 away win. Paolo Cannavaro's men may have suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Netherlands in their final warm-up match, but their performance against one of Europe's strongest teams offered plenty of encouragement. The Asian side will look to key figures Abdukodir Khusanov and Eldor Shomurodov to lead the way as they seek a memorable result on the biggest stage. Recent statistics suggest Uzbekistan are a difficult team to break down. They have won five of their last ten matches, conceding only 0.7 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 60% of those outings.
Colombia, meanwhile, arrive full of confidence after recording back-to-back wins over Costa Rica and Jordan in their final World Cup preparations. Los Cafeteros continue to rely on Bayern Munich winger Luis Díaz, while experienced playmaker James Rodriguez, Daniel Munoz, and Jefferson Lerma remain key figures in the squad. Colombia have won seven of their last ten matches and have been particularly impressive going forward, averaging 2.5 goals per game while producing 3.5 total goals per match.
Colombia are in excellent form, having won seven of their last ten matches and scoring 2.5 goals per game on average. Given Uzbekistan's lack of experience at major tournaments, Away Win should be considered, alongside Luis Diaz to Score or Assist and Under 3.5 goals (Uzbekistan have conceded just 0.7 goals per match across their last ten outings and are likely to adopt a disciplined approach).
This World Cup 2026 match will be played on Thursday 18 June 2026 at 03:00.
What is our Uzbekistan vs Colombia prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Uzbekistan 0 - 2 Colombia
Uzbekistan vs Colombia Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-2 @ 550 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Luis Diaz @ 120 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Luis Diaz @ 375 Odds
- To be Booked: Otabek Shukurov @ 240 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Colombia -1 @ -160 Odds
- European Handicap: Uzbekistan +3 @ -450 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 150 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -550 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Colombia to Win @ -900 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Colombia to Win/Colombia to Win @ 105 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Colombia - Yes @ -125 Odds
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View OfferUzbekistan Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwlwdwdll | 1.70 |
| Home | wwlwdwd | 2.00 |
| Away | wll | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 57% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 2.14 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.71 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 0.43 | 1.33 |
| BTTS | 30% | 29% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 71% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 29% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.20 | 1.38 | 0.77 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.35 | 1.19 | 1.73 |
Colombia Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwdwwllww | 2.20 |
| Home | wwwllww | 2.14 |
| Away | wwd | 2.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 71% | 67% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.50 | 3.14 | 4.33 |
| Scored | 2.50 | 2.14 | 3.33 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 57% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 43% | 67% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.56 | 1.82 | 1.05 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.04 | 1.01 | 1.11 |
Uzbekistan vs Colombia Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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