UAE take on Qatar in their final Group B game of the 2027 Gulf Cup on Wednesday, with both sides set to finish in the top two after winning their opening two games.
Zlatko Dalic’s UAE opened their campaign last week with a 4-0 victory over Yemen at the Alinma Bank Stadium in Jeddah. Three different players got on the scoresheet, including Nicolas Gimenez, who scored either side of the break.
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In their next game, the Whites blanked holders Bahrain 3-0 at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah to qualify for the semi-finals, with their game against Qatar to determine the group-topper.
Meanwhile, Julen Lopetegui’s Qatar are coming off a 1-0 victory over Yemen in their second group match. Yusuf Abdurisag scored the game’s only goal nine minutes after the break at the Alinma Bank Stadium in Jeddah to take his team to the semis.
Earlier, the Maroons had opened their campaign with a 2-0 win over Bahrain at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, with both goals coming in the second half.
On that note, here’s a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the UAE-Qatar Gulf Cup clash at the Alinma Bank Stadium in Jeddah:
UAE vs Qatar head-to-head stats and key numbers
- In 15 meetings across competitions, UAE lead Qatar 6-5 but lost their last clash 2-1 in October 2025 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier.
- The Whites have won two of their last five meetings with the Maroons, losing one.
- UAE have won both games in 2026, both in the ongoing Gulf Cup, having not played since the FIFA Arab Cup in December.
- Qatar have won twice in seven games this year, with both victories coming in the Gulf Cup.
- Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): UAE: W-W-D-L-W; Qatar: W-W-L-L-D
UAE vs Qatar prediction
With both sides already into the semis, this game is essentially a dead rubber. While UAE need a draw to top the group, thanks to their superior goal difference, 2022 FIFA World Cup hosts Qatar will leapfrog their opponents to top place with a win.
The two teams have had a competitive head-to-head, with neither side dominating recent meetings. However, with their places in the last four assured regardless of the result in this match, a share of the spoils could ensue.
Prediction: UAE 1-1 Qatar
UAE vs Qatar betting tips
Tip-1: Draw
Tip-2: Qatar to score
Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals
Edited by Bhargav
