North Korea vs Uzbekistan Preview
- Competition: AFC World Cup Qualifiers.
- Date: Tuesday, November 19.
- Time: 12:00 PM GMT.
- Venue: New Laos National Stadium.
In the match Round 6 of the AFC World Cup Qualifiers third round, North Korea is playing at home against Central Asian force Uzbekistan at the New Laos National Stadium. Both sides will look to bounce back from defeats in their previous outings, the Koreans sorrowed a 3-2 loss to Iran while the Ubzeks were stunned by Qatar with a scoreline.
The hosts are at the bottom of the table without a win in the previous five matches, despite showcasing inspirational performances throughout the Qualifers. So far, North Korea have played two draws and lost three games too with a single-goal margin. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan enters into this clash following a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Asian Champions Qatar on Thursday after conceding a goal in the added time recording their first loss in the qualifiers subsequently placing them second in Group A points standing.
North Korea National Football Team News
North Korea head coach Yong-nam Sin will have all his players fit and available for this crucial fixture at home against one of the best sides of their Group A.
Uzbekistan National Football Team News
For the Visitors, the country’s all-time top scorer and talismanic skipper who plays for Serie A giants AS Roma Eldor Shomurodov is in doubt after sustaining a muscle injury. Shmurodov’s outing was cut short forcing him off the pitch inside the first 25 minutes in the match against Qatar.
Predicted Lineups
North Korea National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Kang;
Defenders: Choe, Kuk CJ, Kim Y, Kim S
Midfielders: Chung-song, Kuk CK, Kim K, Il-song
Forwards: Kuk-jin, Jo-guk
Uzbekistan National Football Team Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper: Yusupov
Defenders: Alikulov, Khusanov, Abdullaev
Midfielders: Alidzhanov, Khamrobekov, Shukurov, Nasrullaev
Forwards: Turgunbaev, Masharipov, Fayzullaev
North Korea vs Uzbekistan Head-to-Head Record
In all of history, these two sides have faced each other 10 times across all competitions. North Korea have won only once, in contrast, Uzbekistan have registered an impressive 8 wins dominating the fixtures over the years. The Southeast Asian side’s last and only victory over the Central Asian counterparts was recorded nine 9 years ago in 2015 in the AFC World Cup Qualifiers.
Recent five head-to-head results between North Korea and Uzbekistan
| Result | Competition | Dates |
| Uzbekistan 1-0 North Korea | AFC World Cup Qualifers | 05.09.2024 |
| Uzbekistan 2-0 North Korea | International Friendly | 07.06.2019 |
| Uzbekistan 4-0 North Korea | International Friendly | 13.10.2018 |
| Uzbekistan 3-1 North Korea | AFC World Cup Qualifers | 12.11.2015 |
| North Korea 4-2 Uzbekistan | AFC World Cup Qualifers | 16.06.2015 |
Key Players to Watch in North Korea vs Uzbekistan
Jaloliddin Masharipov (Uzbekistan)
Jaloliddin Masharipov is a seasoned forward who can easily play multiple positions in attack and plays his club football in Iran for Esteghlal FC. The 31-year-old came as a sub against Qatar to step in place of injured Eldor Shomurodov in the first half and played a pivot role in build-ups and chance creations with 9 chances.
Additionally, he also assisted Abbosbek Fayzullaev in scoring the equaliser against Qatar to level the score. Masharipov should be leading the line as captain and striker for Uzbekistan he will be an important player.
Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan)
He is the brightest prospect of Uzbekistan football and one of the breakout rising stars in the Asian football fraternity. Fayzullaev’s influence has significantly grown in the Uzebkistan senior men’s national football team ever since making his senior team debut in 2023.
The 21-year-old was phenomenal during his previous outings against Qatar netting two goals in quick succession to put his team back in the fight. The attacker who has won 22 International caps for the country will be a key player to watch out.
North Korea vs Uzbekistan Prediction
North Korea ranks 111th on the FIFA World Rankings while Uzbekistan stands at 58th position shows the huge difference in their rankings however, in terms of quality, these two sides cannot be separated. The home side have not tasted victory in the last five matches in the World Cup Qualifers campaign.
Whereas, the away side have won three games, lost once and played a draw in five matches. According to us, the game should be evenly contested with both the teams giving it all to earn three points but could conclude in a 2-2 draw in Laos.
Predicted Score: North Korea 2-2 Uzbekistan
Where to Watch North Korea vs Uzbekistan Live?
| Country | Where to Watch? |
| USA | beIN SPORTS |
| UK | Onefootball |
| India | FanCode/Sony Live |
| Uzbekistan | FIFA+ |
FAQs
Q. When is North Korea vs Uzbekistan?
A. North Korea vs Uzbekistan is scheduled to be played on Tuesday, 19 November 2024.
Q. Where to Watch North Korea vs Uzbekistan Live?
A. The North Korea vs Uzbekistan will be live on FIFA+
Q. What is the predicted score for North Korea vs Uzbekistan?
A. The predicted score for North Korea vs Uzbekistan is a 2-2 draw.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for North Korea vs Uzbekistan?
A. Uzbekistan have four among the last five encounters against North Korea, while Koreans have single win.