World Cup

Thursday, 18 June 2026 at 03:00

Uzbekistan

Team Performance 2 out of 10

Colombia

Team Performance 2 out of 10

Uzbekistan vs Colombia Prediction | 2026 World Cup | 18/06

Uzbekistan take on Colombia at the 2026 World Cup, with kick-off at 03:00 on Thursday, 18/06.

Football's biggest stage raises the stakes, and there is plenty to know about how these two sides approach the contest.

Below you will find our full breakdown of the match, along with the bet our team rates as the best pick for this match.

Our Recommended Bet

The team at Betting.co.uk has crunched the numbers, weighing each side's recent results, scoring patterns, and defensive record to project how this one is likely to play out.

Our model factors in past meetings, in-tournament trends, and how clinical each team has been at both ends of the pitch.

The recommended bet and the reasoning behind it are below.

Recommended Bet

2nd Half Under 0.5 Goals

Why we predict under 0.5 Goals in the second half

Our tip is Second Half – Under 0.5 Goals for the Uzbekistan vs Colombia fixture. We anticipate a tight and tactical second half where both defenses hold firm. A goalless second period is a realistic possibility if the teams prioritize stability over risk.

Key Betting Insights

Uzbekistan

Scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 4 of Uzbekistan's last 5 matches
Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches

Colombia

Scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 4 of Colombia's last 5 matches

2nd Half Under 0.5 Goals: 11/4

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
9/1	4/1	1/3	10/11	10/11
8/1	4/1	4/11	8/11	11/10
7/1	4/1	1/5	4/5	11/10
9/1	4/1	3/10	8/11	6/5

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Uzbekistan Preview

Uzbekistan are yet to kick off their 2026 World Cup, so there is no tournament form to lean on just yet. The picture is built instead from how they arrive at the finals.

Widening the lens to every competition this season, Uzbekistan's figures look like this:

Matches played: 20
Wins: 11
Draws: 6
Losses: 3
Goals Scored: 31 (Avg. 1.55)
Goals Conceded: 16 (Avg. 0.8)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Uzbekistan

Goals Scored: 32

Goals Conceded: 19

Average Goals Scored: 1.52

Average Goals Conceded: 0.9

Wins: 11

Goal Difference: 13

Date	Game	Result
18/06	Uzbekistan 1 - 3 Colombia	L
08/06	Netherlands 2 - 1 Uzbekistan	L
02/06	Canada 2 - 0 Uzbekistan	L
30/03	Uzbekistan 0 - 0 Venezuela	D
27/03	Uzbekistan 3 - 1 Gabon	W

Uzbekistan to win the match: 9/1

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Colombia Preview

Colombia are also waiting to begin their 2026 World Cup, leaving no tournament data to work with. The box below reflects their build-up to the finals instead.

Looking across all competitions this season, Colombia's numbers come out as follows:

Matches played: 22
Wins: 9
Draws: 7
Losses: 6
Goals Scored: 35 (Avg. 1.59)
Goals Conceded: 24 (Avg. 1.09)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Colombia

Goals Scored: 38

Goals Conceded: 25

Average Goals Scored: 1.65

Average Goals Conceded: 1.09

Wins: 10

Goal Difference: 13

Date	Game	Result
18/06	Uzbekistan 1 - 3 Colombia	W
07/06	Colombia 2 - 0 Jordan	W
01/06	Colombia 3 - 1 Costa Rica	W
29/03	Colombia 1 - 3 France	L
26/03	Colombia 1 - 2 Croatia	L

Colombia to win the match: 3/10

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Statistical Insights for Uzbekistan vs Colombia

The table below stacks each side's core numbers up against the benchmark.

Scoring output, both-teams-to-score frequency and the results of their last five matches all feed in, giving you a clearer read on where the value might sit in Uzbekistan vs Colombia.

Key metrics

Team Form

Uzbekistan

International - World Cup

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L L D W D	1
Home	D W D W L	1.6
Away	L L D D W	1

Colombia

International - World Cup

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W W L L	1.8
Home	W W L L W	1.8
Away	D W W D L	1.6

Home Win

9/1

10%

Draw

4/1

20%

Favourite

Away Win

4/11

74.07%

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