Turkmenistan and Oman face off at the Pakhator Central Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Saturday (June 17), looking to pick up their first win in the 2023 CAFA Nations Cup.
With a single point from two games, Turkmenistan are third in Group A. The Greens drew 1-1 with Tajikistan in their opening game before losing 2-0 to Uzbekistan.
Although their chances of reaching the final are over, Mergen Orazow's side can still qualify for the third-place game with a win here. However, they will also need Tajikistan to drop points to Uzbekistan in the other game, as Tajikistan are a point ahead of them.
Oman, meanwhile, have also collected a point from two games in the cup but sit last by virtue of worse goal difference. The Reds lost 3-0 to Uzbekistan in their opening game before being held to a 1-1 draw by Tajikistan.
Anything but a win in their final group game will seal their fate as the last side in Group A and squish their hopes of reaching the third-place game.
Both teams are winless in the cup, but Oman especially have flattered to deceive. They're the second-highest ranked side in the tournament, but their performances haven't reflected that.
Turkmenistan are no big team themselves but should be able to eke out a point, although that will see both teams finish miss out on a place in the third-place playoffs.
Prediction: Turkmenistan 1-1 Oman
Tip 1: Result: Draw
Tip 2: Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5
Tip 3: Both teams to score: Yes
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