Dominican Republic Ol. vs Uzbekistan Ol. prediction: WORLD: Olympic Games betting tips on match 2024-07-29 13:00.
[p]While the Dominican Republic made history on Saturday by scoring their first-ever goal at the Olympics, a 3-1 defeat to Spain left them with a mountain to climb to reach the knockout stages. Los Quisqueyanos, who had captain Edison Azcona sent off before half-time in that match, must win against the already-eliminated Uzbekistan and hope Egypt lose to Spain on matchday three, while theyâll also need to make up a goal difference deficit of three.[/p]
[p]Ibai PĂ©rezâs men showed enough fight against Spain to suggest they could upset the odds here, as they were level with one of the pre-tournament favourites before being reduced to ten men. Itâs not all positive though, as managing just four shots on target across two group games, and scoring in only three of their last nine U23 matches, outlines the difficulty of the task in front of them.[/p]
[p]Uzbekistan may not present the toughest opposition though, as they became the first side to be eliminated from this competition after a 1-0 loss to Egypt on matchday two. That came on the back of a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Spain, and the White Wolves now have nothing but pride to play for. [/p]
[p]They will still be keen to end their Olympic debut campaign with a win, although that would need them to post just their second victory across seven U-23 games (D1, L4). The Uzbeks are also without a clean sheet in that run, so restoring defensive solidity could be key in getting back to winning ways that saw them reach the final of the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Ăngel Montes de Oca could prove dangerous from set-pieces after he etched his name in history books by scoring the Dominican Republicâs first Olympic goal. Uzbekistan are yet to score from open play at this Olympics, but Khusayin Norchaev could be the man to change as he scored three times at the U-23 Asian Cup, each coming in a win âto nilâ.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Four of Uzbekistanâs last five U-23 matches saw both teams score.[/p]
[p][i]Written by Sridhar Bhamidi[/i][/p]