UAE vs Yemen Prediction 24 September 2026
🔊 UAE and Yemen come into this match in different moods, but both sides have been scoring consistently in recent games. UAE concede regularly, which has led to high-scoring matches. Yemen have been impressive in attack - nearly 3 goals per game over their last ten matches - and their winning run reflects the confidence in the squad. From a standings perspective, both teams are in the upper half of the table, which gives them extra motivation to maintain their momentum.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides' last two meetings were played in 2024 as part of World Cup qualifying. Both matches ended in favour of the UAE, with the first being a closer contest (2-1) and the second a heavy defeat for their opponents (3-0).
Head-to-head statistics UAE - Yemen
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Team Overview
The UAE have shown some inconsistency, with three wins and four defeats in their last ten matches. They are reasonably effective in front of goal, averaging 1.2 goals scored per match, but their defensive reliability is a concern - opponents have been finding the net more than 1.5 times per game against them. In their previous five matches, the hosts won twice and lost three times, and none of those games ended without both sides scoring.
The high-scoring nature of their matches is down to vulnerability at the back - the team rarely keeps a clean sheet, which creates conditions for goals at both ends.
Match Results: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Yemen Team Overview
Yemen are in good form: five wins and just one defeat in their last five matches reflects a positive run. Across ten games, they have recorded five wins, two draws and three defeats, but the standout figure is their attacking output - 2.8 goals per game on average, with one goal conceded. They score consistently even against solid opponents and are capable of maintaining a high tempo, with their attacking leaders fresh.
That run of positive results adds to the visitors' confidence ahead of a trip to an inconsistent opponent.
Match Results: Yemen
Prediction
Yemen have covered the +1.5 handicap in 12 consecutive matches - a very consistent trend. On top of that, the UAE have failed to win in 7 of their last 8 matches and have managed only 2 home wins this season. Yemen, meanwhile, have won 3 times away from home and 5 times in total this season, which speaks to their ability to compete even on the road. The bet on Yemen Handicap +1.5 at 1.81* is backed by both the statistics and the trends.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the top three correct score options are: 1-1 (9.74%), 1-0 (8.76%) and 2-1 (8.46%). The 1-1 draw has the highest probability among them, though the differences are minimal. These figures reflect a high likelihood of a closely contested match with relatively low scoring.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.*
⭐ Editor's Prediction
This match is shaped by the strong attacking numbers of both sides against a backdrop of regular defensive errors from UAE. The statistics point to a high chance of both teams scoring: the trend is supported by UAE having scored and conceded in almost all of their recent matches this season, while Yemen have consistently found the net against a variety of opponents both home and away. We think the logical pick is Both Teams to Score, as the combination of both teams' attacking statistics and a clear tendency towards open play makes this the most likely outcome for this particular fixture. Our prediction is Both Teams to Score - Yes. Predicted score: 2-1.
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