Uzbekistan vs Colombia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Jun 2026
FIFA World Cup Betting Preview: Uzbekistan vs Colombia
Uzbekistan and Colombia meet in this FIFA World Cup Group K encounter at Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca), with kick-off set for 22:00 on Wednesday 17 June.
Group K also features Portugal and DR Congo. The bookmakers have Portugal as clear favourites to top the group, while Colombia are expected to finish second. DR Congo and Uzbekistan are considered the outsiders.
We’re sweet on the chances of Uzbekistan when playing Colombia, especially as you can back the underdogs at an attractive +1.25 line at odds of -116. Taking this Asian Handicap bet means we split our stake between +1 and +1.5.
Uzbekistan look capable of covering the handicap thanks to their defensive discipline and ability to keep games tight. They lost just once during their AFC qualifying campaign, kept seven clean sheets in their final 10 qualifiers and conceded only 0.7 goals per game.
The White Wolves have quality at the back, with Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov anchoring the defence, while the appointment of Fabio Cannavaro as head coach has added further tactical organisation. Colombia are favourites, but they conceded 18 goals during CONMEBOL qualifying and possess an ageing defensive unit, giving Uzbekistan a realistic chance of staying within the handicap
Uzbekistan secured their first-ever World Cup qualification by finishing second in Group A of the AFC third-round qualifiers, two points behind Iran. The White Wolves recorded six wins, three draws and one defeat from their 10 qualifying matches.
Uzbekistan's last competitive outing came in the FIFA Series, where they played out a goalless draw with Venezuela before winning on penalties. They have since played two warm-up matches in North America, losing 2-0 to Canada and 2-1 to the Netherlands.
Colombia secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup by finishing third in the CONMEBOL standings, ending the campaign 10 points behind Argentina and one point adrift of Ecuador. They recorded seven wins, seven draws and four defeats from their 18 qualifiers, scoring 28 goals and conceding 18.
Los Cafeteros signed off their World Cup qualifying campaign in style, beating Venezuela 6-3 on the road. Colombia enjoyed 64% possession and recorded nine shots on target, while Luis Suárez stole the headlines with four goals.
Colombia have played four friendly matches in 2026. They lost 2-1 to Croatia and 3-1 to France in March before rounding off their World Cup preparations with a 3-1 victory over Costa Rica and a 2-0 win against Jordan.
Head-to-Head Statistics
This fixture marks the first encounter between Uzbekistan and Colombia.
| FIFA World Cup | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Colombia |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4:1 | 7 |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 2:11 | 0 |
Confirmed Lineups
Uzbekistan confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Utkir Yusupov (GK), Abdukodir Khusanov, Abdulla Abdullaev, Rustamjon Ashurmatov, Behruzjon Karimov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Otabek Shukurov, Sherzod Nasrulloev, Abbosbek Fayzullayev, Oston Urunov, Eldor Shomurodov.
Colombia confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Camilo Vargas (GK), Daniel Munoz, Davinson Sanchez, Jhon Lucumi, Johan Mojica, Gustavo Puerta, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias, James Rodriguez, Luis Suarez, Luis Diaz.
Uzbekistan vs Colombia Prediction & Betting Tips
Head into Uzbekistan vs Colombia with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.
Match Prediction
Uzbekistan with a +1.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap looks to be the way forward at odds of -116. We’re expecting a solid showing when it comes to this Group K clash and feel confident.
It’s always a case of checking out the latest World Cup team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.
Key Uzbekistan vs Colombia stats:
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.8% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at +750. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Luis Díaz (Colombia) can be wagered to cover the shots on goal line at +110. It’s difficult to pass up such an appealing price for this Shots on Target pick and we’ll have a play.
Jhon Arias (Colombia) can be backed to score at +200. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager which means we need him to be on the scoresheet.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’re happy to go with a bet builder that has Uzbekistan with an Asian Handicap of +1.25, both teams to score as well as Luis Díaz (Colombia) to manage over 1.5 shots on target.
Placing a bet builder offers a great option for football punters who are looking to focus specifically on one match. It’s a great bet to have if you’re confident of certain outcomes, especially as the price for each selection is combined.
Uzbekistan vs Colombia Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Colombia have been priced up as the overwhelming -278 favourites for this World Cup clash. This means the bookies give them a 74% chance of claiming victory. Uzbekistan are trading at a much larger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +800.
For those wanting an alternative, Colombia are -119 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Uzbekistan being priced up at +650 and the draw is +145.
The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Over and Under 2.5 Goals available at similar odds. Providing that at least one side fails to score, then the No pick on the Both Teams to Score market will be a winner at -156.
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Luis Díaz is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +330. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +108.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Uzbekistan Stats
Colombia Stats
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
Uzbekistan vs Colombia Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the Uzbekistan vs Colombia team news. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the World Cup together with updated injury news.
Uzbekistan Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Colombia Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Uzbekistan Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Colombia Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Uzbekistan Substitutes
- 3K. Alidzhanov
- 4Farrukh Sayfiev
- 8Jamshid Iskandarov
- 9O. Khamrobekov
- 10Ruslanbek Jiyanov
- 12Abduvohid Nematov
- 15Umar Eshmuradov
- 16Botirali Ergashev
- 17Dostonbek Khamdamov
- 19Azizjon Ganiev
- 20Azizbek Amonov
- 21Igor Sergeev
- 23Sherzod Esanov
- 25Avazbek Ulasmaliev
- 26Jakhongir Urozov
Colombia Substitutes
- 1David Ospina
- 4Santiago Arias
- 5Kevin Castano
- 6Richard Rios
- 8Jorge Carrascal
- 9Jhon Cordoba
- 13Yerry Mina
- 15Juan Portilla
- 18Willer Ditta
- 19Juan Hernandez
- 20Juan Quintero
- 21Jaminton Campaz
- 22Deiver Machado
- 24Alvaro Montero
- 26Andres Gomez
Previous Uzbekistan Lineups
Previous Colombia Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Uzbekistan Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Fabio Cannavaro
Colombia Player Stats & Squad
World Cup Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 4 |
| 3 | Bosnia and H. | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:10 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 4 |
| 4 | Turkey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Curacao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:9 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10:4 | 7 |
| 2 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:2 | 5 |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:10 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:0 | 7 |
| 2 | Cape Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:5 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:7 | 6 |
| 3 | Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 3 |
| 4 | Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 3 | Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:1 | 5 |
| 3 | DR Congo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:11 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 2 | Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:4 | 0 |
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