The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as Qatar locks horns with Uzbekistan in the quarter-finals of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup at Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday.
After a lackluster performance on home soil during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar has emerged as a formidable force in the continental tournament. The Maroons secured the top spot in Group A, winning all three group matches, and later staged a comeback to defeat Palestine 2-1 in the round of 16.
Qatar vs Uzbekistan Match Time
| Match | Nepal Time | Global Time | Date |
| Qatar vs Uzbekistan | 9:15 pm | 15:30 UTC | February 3 |
Uzbekistan, on the other hand, overcame Thailand 2-1 in the last-16 clash, with Abbosbek Fayzullaev’s goal securing their spot in the quarter-finals.
The head-to-head stats favor Uzbekistan, having won nine of the 14 previous clashes, while Qatar’s last win over them dates back to October 2014. However, Qatar enters this fixture in exceptional form, winning all four games at the Asian Cup and maintaining a 100% record.
Prediction for the clash: Qatar 2-1 Uzbekistan. The in-form Qatar team is expected to continue their winning streak, relying on top scorers Akram Afif and Almoez Ali to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
