betprepare.com

UAE probably deserved 6 points in the first two games, but in the end got only two. Their efficiency in the Oman game was poor, while Kuwait managed to make a comeback after being 2-0 down in the second game. They need to win today, or, if Oman don't win their game, they would do with a draw. UAE are better than Iraq, with slightly more experienced and older players, most of whom play in only three clubs, which means they don't need any time to get working together. Unlike Iraq, they have Omar Abdularahman and forward Matar, who's been having injury troubles before which stopped him from sending more than half an hour on the pitch.

Iraq had poor performances in the first two games, especially the second one. They need to win this and also need Oman to not beat Kuwait, but have nothing to be optimistic ahead of this game. Some of their top players are out with injuries, the atmosphere on the team is not good. Coach Shakir is definitely going to get sacked and doesn't even bother to show up for press conferences anymore. These two teams met in Gulf Cup final last year, with UAE winning after overtime. But, they should have settled the game much earlier. Their team is similar to this one, while Iraq don't have Mahmoud, who score the equliazer in the match.

On the one hand, we have a better, more experienced and organized team that might need only a point, and on the other one, ailing and inexperienced Iraq that need to win. Iraq will need to attack, which I don't think will end well. Asian handicap as an insurance in case UAE need only a point (depends on the outcome of the other match). UAE were undefeated to Paraguay, Australia, and Norway this year. Since the beginning of 2012, they played 35 games and lost four (none of them official).