Qatar vs UAE Prediction: No holds barred

Qatar vs UAE: Prediction for the Match on October 14, 2025

In the showdown of Group A in the Asian World Cup Qualifiers, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will face off in Jassim Bin Hamad on Tuesday with a priceless World Cup ticket on the line.

The UAE arrive in high spirits, sitting top of the three-team group after a crucial comeback victory over Oman last time out. Qatar, just one point behind in second place, knows that only a win will secure their direct passage to next year’s prestigious tournament, while defeat could see them forced into a nerve-wracking fifth-round playoff. It is always a tough encounter whenever the teams meet, and we are more than excited for the spectacle that's about to unfold in Doha on Tuesday. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available. 

Qatar: Form and Statistics

FIFA World Rankings #53

Qatar returns to familiar territory on Tuesday, aiming for an important home win that would seal their place at a second consecutive World Cup. After making their debut as hosts in 2022, a campaign that ended in the group stage, the Maroons are determined to prove themselves on merit this time around.

Their qualifying journey began strongly, topping their second-round group unbeaten with five wins and a draw before finishing fourth in Group A of the third round, with 13 points from 10 matches played, with an overall statistics of 4 wins, a draw, and 5 losses.

Now under the guidance of Julen Lopetegui, who took charge in May, Qatar started the fourth round with a goalless draw against Oman last week. Both teams played their hearts out, but neither failed to get the breakthrough in goals. 

They are currently second in the group on goal difference, as they are level on points with third-placed Oman, and a defeat or a draw here could jeopardize their hopes of a World Cup qualification. Simply put, a victory would punch their ticket to next year’s tournament, a draw would send them to a fifth-round playoff, while a loss could spell the end of their qualification hopes.

Qatar: Team News

Qatar: Possible Lineup

The Maroons will be without Ismail Mohamad and backup goalkeeper Salah Zakaria in this game due to injuries. Nonetheless, Mahmud Abunad will continue in his role in between the sticks, and Al-Sadd’s forward Akram Afif will lead the attack.

🔖 Qatar Possible lineup (4-2-2-2)

Mahmud Abunad—Sultan Al-Brake, Khoukhi, Pedro Miguel, Al-Oui—Karim Boudiaf, Assim Madho, – Edmilson Junior, Ahmed Al Ganehi —Akram Afif, Naceur Almanai

👤 Head coach: Julen Lopetegui

UAE: Form and Statistics

FIFA World Rankings #67

The United Arab Emirates travel to Doha once again, eyeing a third straight victory over Qatar in this qualifying campaign, a result that would seal their long-awaited return to the World Cup for the first time since 1990.

The UAE began their qualification journey in dominant form, cruising through the second round with 16 points from six matches to comfortably top their group with 6 wins and a single draw. However, they fell just short of automatic qualification in the third round, finishing third behind Iran and Uzbekistan despite collecting 15 points from 10 games played. They finished that run with 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses from the ten games played. 

They returned to winning ways with a 2-1 comeback victory over Oman on Saturday. Goals from Marcus Meloni and Caio in the final 15 minutes turned the match on its head, overturning Autonne’s own goal in the 12th minute. History is in the making for the UAE, all they need is a draw to seal their qualification to the World Cup for the first time since 1990, while a loss will leave them at the mercy of a nerve-wrecking playoff.  

UAE: Team News

UAE: Possible Lineup

Cosmin will most likely field the same players that got him the 2-1 comeback victory over Oman over the weekend. This game is a very crucial one for the Whites, a game that decides their future, and Cosmin will release all the Arsenal at his disposal. Caio will lead the attack, with Nicolas Gimenez likely to play directly behind him. 

Al-Wasl midfielder Fabio Lima is a threat to any defense, and he will try to get his name on the scoresheet once again in these qualifying rounds. 

UAE Potential Starting Lineup (4-4-1-1)

Khalid Eisa, — Marcus Meloni, Lucas Pimenta, Kouame Autonne, Ruben Amaral— Fabio Lima, Majed Hassan, Abdallah Ramadan, Yahya Alghassani — Nicolas Gimenez, Caio.

👤Head coach: Cosmin Olaroiu

Qatar vs UAE: Head-To-Head Statistics

A closer look at their last 10 meetings showed 4 wins for the UAE, three wins for Qatar, and three draws. 

Qatar vs UAE: Betting Tips & Odds

• No losses for the UAE in their last four meetings, and this option is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 3.13 odds;
• Some Betway experts believe that Qatar should get a minimum of a goal, and the option for Qatar to score a goal is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 1.29 odds;
• There have been more than a total of over 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 9 meetings, and the option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for 2.19 odds;
• Qatar has scored first in 7 of their last 9 meetings, and the option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 1.92 odds;

Qatar vs UAE match prediction 14 October 2025

The current campaign under Cosmin Olaroiu offers a fresh opportunity for the UAE to rewrite history and qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1990. The UAE has the upper hand, and all they need to do is hold this game down to a draw because a draw gives them the qualification they seek. The teams have faced each other thrice in this qualifying campaign, and the UAE have won two of those encounters, with one ending in a draw. UAE’s victories were clear, with more than 2 goals scored in each of those victories. 

Qatar has the home advantage, but I believe the UAE cannot make it this far and lose it all at this crucial moment. Qatar will also aim for the win, as they aim for back-to-back World Cup qualifications, but I think the UAE will get the win or the draw. 

Our match prediction: A win or draw for the UAE and a total of over 1.5 goals for a coefficient of 2.22 in the 1xBet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip on the match: A total of over 2.5 goals for 2.12 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly: Both teams to score at 1.80 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.