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As the China U23 team prepares to host the United Arab Emirates U23 in the Asian Games Football on September 23, 2026, both sides will be eager to gain momentum in a competitive matchup.
China U23 enters this encounter with a modest record, having secured victory in 1 of their last 2 outings. This slight uptick in performance may bolster their confidence as they play on home soil, where they typically display stronger tactical organization and attacking prowess. Their ability to maintain possession and create chances in the midfield will be crucial against a UAE team that has struggled in recent matches.
On the other hand, the United Arab Emirates U23 has faced challenges of their own, failing to win any of their last 2 games. Their lack of form could hinder their confidence and adaptability on the field. UAE will need to rely on solid defensive strategies and quick counterattacks to exploit any gaps left by the Chinese defense.
With bookmakers placing China as the favorites at odds of 2.12, while UAE sits at 3.19, the betting market reflects the hosts’ slight edge. However, in football, especially at the youth level, unpredictability is common. It will be essential to monitor both teams’ tactics and adaptability as they compete for victory.
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| China U23 42.8% |
Draw 29% |
UAE U23 28.3% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.10 | 3.00 | 3.20 | |
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2.12 | 3.10 | 3.19 | |
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2.15 | 3.30 | 3.25 |
Latest Results
| 20.09.26 Iran U23 – China U23 – 0:0 16.09.26 China U23 – North Korea U23 – 2:1 09.06.26 China U23 – Tajikistan U23 – 3:0 06.06.26 China U23 – Tajikistan U23 – 1:0 31.03.26 China U23 – Vietnam U23 – 1:0 |
20.09.26 North Korea U23 – United Arab Emirates U23 – 0:0 16.09.26 United Arab Emirates U23 – Iran U23 – 1:3 09.06.26 Thailand U23 – United Arab Emirates U23 – 2:5 16.01.26 Vietnam U23 – United Arab Emirates U23 – 3:2 ET 13.01.26 United Arab Emirates U23 – Syria U23 – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 22.04.24 United Arab Emirates U23 – China U23 – 1:2 06.09.23 United Arab Emirates U23 – China U23 – 0:0 29.03.22 United Arab Emirates U23 – China U23 – 3:0 23.03.22 United Arab Emirates U23 – China U23 – 1:0 19.08.18 United Arab Emirates U23 – China U23 – 1:2 |
Standings
Group A
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Japan U23 ✔ | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9:0 | 9 | 6 |
| 2 | Thailand U23 ✔ | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:3 | 5 | 6 |
| 3 | Hong Kong U23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:7 | -6 | 0 |
| 4 | Kyrgyzstan U23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:10 | -8 | 0 |
Group B
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Iran U23 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | China U23 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | North Korea U23 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 1 |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates U23 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 1 |
Group C
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Uzbekistan U23 ✔ | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:1 | 6 | 6 |
| 2 | Vietnam U23 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | Kuwait U23 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 1 |
| 4 | Philippines U23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:7 | -6 | 0 |
Group D
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | South Korea U23 ✔ | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia U23 ✔ | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Qatar U23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:6 | -5 | 0 |
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