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United Arab Emirates vs Kuwait
Asia
Arabian Gulf Cup 2024 Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait 
Match Events
5'
5'
Caio Canedo
Assist: Suhail H.
16'
16'
Daham M.
39'
39'
Majed Y.
AI Match Summary
Kuwait in this Arabian Gulf Cup 2024 tie, finishing 1-2. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
70%
20%
10%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: United Arab Emirates
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
70%
/ High Confidence
- Kuwait haven't matched United Arab Emirates's recent run of results.
- 70% — that's where the model lands on United Arab Emirates taking it.
- United Arab Emirates have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Kuwait, who have won 3 of the last 5 encounters.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 63%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 36.8%
United Arab Emirates Clean Sheet 68%
Kuwait Clean Sheet 12%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | United Arab Emirates | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 24 | 23 |
| Wins | 9 | 3 |
| Draws | 7 | 7 |
| Losses | 8 | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 1.42 | 1.04 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.13 | 1.83 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.19 | 0.88 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Dec 9, 2025 FIFA Arab Cup
United Arab Emirates vs Kuwait
3:1
Dec 24, 2024 Arabian Gulf Cup
United Arab Emirates vs Kuwait
1:2
Oct 12, 2023 Friendly International
United Arab Emirates vs Kuwait
1:0
Jan 10, 2023 Arabian Gulf Cup
United Arab Emirates vs Kuwait
0:1
Dec 28, 2018 Friendly International
United Arab Emirates vs Kuwait
0:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
United Arab Emirates Compare
Top Goalscorer Caio Canedo
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.92
Avg xA / game 0.59
Kuwait Compare
Top Goalscorer Daham M.
1 Goals Assists Leader Al Enezi M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.8
Avg xA / game 0.49
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
United Arab Emirates 50 / 100
Kuwait 27 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
United Arab Emirates Kuwait
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick United Arab Emirates Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Kuwait has conceded goals in 96% of their last 23 outings.
Attacking prowess: United Arab Emirates scored in 79% of their last 24 outings.
Games between these two average 2.20 goals.
Solid form: United Arab Emirates remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
United Arab Emirates VS Kuwait
0.88 Goals Scored 0.75
1 Goals Conceded 1.5
63% Over 1.5 63%
50% Over 2.5 50%
13% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
United Arab Emirates
(Home) 15 Dec
Morocco
3 : 0 United Arab Emirates
12 Dec
Algeria
1 : 2 United Arab Emirates
09 Dec
United Arab Emirates
3 : 1 Kuwait
06 Dec
United Arab Emirates
1 : 1 Egypt
03 Dec
Jordan
2 : 1 United Arab Emirates
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09 Dec
United Arab Emirates
3 : 1 Kuwait
06 Dec
United Arab Emirates
1 : 1 Egypt
13 Nov
United Arab Emirates
1 : 1 Iraq
11 Oct
United Arab Emirates
2 : 1 Oman
08 Sept
United Arab Emirates
1 : 0 Bahrain
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Kuwait
(Away) 23 Sept
Saudi Arabia
1 : 0 Kuwait
18 Sept
Kuwait
1 : 2 Yemen
05 Jun
Thailand
2 : 2 Kuwait
09 Dec
United Arab Emirates
3 : 1 Kuwait
06 Dec
Kuwait
1 : 3 Jordan
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23 Sept
Saudi Arabia
1 : 0 Kuwait
05 Jun
Thailand
2 : 2 Kuwait
09 Dec
United Arab Emirates
3 : 1 Kuwait
02 Dec
Egypt
1 : 1 Kuwait
25 Nov
Mauritania
0 : 2 Kuwait
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oman | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 5 |
| 2 | Kuwait | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 5 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
Promotion - Arabian Gulf Cup 2024 (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahrain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:6 | 6 |
| 3 | Iraq | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Yemen | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
Promotion - Arabian Gulf Cup 2024 (Play Offs)
