United Arab Emirates squares off against Uruguay at Manchester’s Old Trafford on July 27. Catch real time updates on your favorite London Olympic Games 2012 Match.

United Arab Emirates U23 Preview

The boys from the UAE started offstrong in the international field despite a first game draw against Hong Kong and the People’s Democratic Republic of Koreaplus a 1-0 loss to Japan during the Asian Games. So the team’s record to date in the Asian games is at five wins, 1 loss and 1 draw. UAE turned out consistent performances throughout, including victories over AFC heavyweights Australia and Uzbekistan.UAE qualified for London 2012 after a gruelling campaign that began on 8 March 2011 and finished on 14 March this year. Over this period they played a total of ten games, winning seven and drawing three.

However, this is the very first Olympic tournament which the Middle Eastern team has qualified in since being established in the 1971. The Olympics has a different curriculum at hand and this factor might prove to be a hardship for the UAE

Uruguay U23 Preview

The Uruguay Olympic Football team also known as Uruguay Under 23 has a pretty impressive Olympic record. The Men’s Olympic Football Tournament holds special significance for Uruguayans. Even before the advent of the FIFA World Cup™, the country won consecutive gold medals at the two tournaments it played in. With leading scorer was Adrian Luna with three goals, followed by Pablo Capellini and Diego Polenta with two apiece during the continental championships in Peru, the Uruguayan team seems ready for the real deal.

But it has actually been 84 years that passed since Uruguay last appeared in the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament, at Amsterdam 1928, when they won their second gold medal in their second successive appearance. The national team coach Oscar Tabarez, who will be taking charge of the side in London, is anxious to dampen any euphoria

United Arab Emirates U23 vs Uruguay U23 Predictions: Uruguay 3-1

Uruguay, without a doubt, packs a stronger attack. The UAE team will most probably be on the defensive throughout the game if they do not assert control at the onset.

United Arab Emirates U23 vs Uruguay U23 Betting Odds and Tips:

United Arab Emirates U23: 11.00 - 1.09 - 91.66%
Draw: 4.90 - 1.20 - 83.05%
Uruguay U23: 1.27 - 1.78 - 55.94%

United Arab Emirates U23 vs Uruguay U23 Asian Handicap Betting Odds and Tips:

United Arab Emirates U23: +1.50 1.98 - 50.50%
Uruguay U23: -1.50 1.94 51.54%

Source: [sbobet]