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- Competition: FIFA Series
- Date: 30/03/2026
- KO: 15:00 UK / 16:00 CEST
- Venue: Milliy Stadioni
Uzbekistan look to maintain solid recent form when they take on Venezuela in Australia on Monday afternoon.
Both teams kicked-off their FIFA Series campaign with victories against Gabon and Trinidad and Tobago respectively, and will now look to boost their hopes of reaching the semi-final stage.
Set to meet for only the second time, a competitive encounter between two sides separated by just two positions in the FIFA rankings.
Uzbekistan vs Venezuela Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Uzbekistan
1 : 1
Venezuela
Friendly International
Uzbekistan and Venezuela will meet for the second time on Monday. Their only previous encounter in 2023 finished as a 1:1 draw.
Uzbekistan team overview
Uzbekistan kicked off their FIFA Series campaign with an impressive 3-1 win against Gabon last Friday. Despite falling behind early at Milliy Stadioni, Fabio Cannavaro’s side responded well to secure victory.
Eldor Shomurodov was among the scorers in a strong attacking display.
The Asia side have shown some fine form in recent results, securing seven wins while losing just one of ten previous internationals. Victories against Egypt and Iran highlight the improvements being made by Italian boss Cannavaro.
Impressive attacking displays from both nations in their opening FIFA Series contests suggests we can expect a high-scoring outcome on Monday. Uzbekistan have seen over 2.5 goals scored in four of six previous internationals, including each of their last three matches.
Head coach Cannavaro is unlikely to make too many alterations from the XI that eased past Gabon. Eldor Shomurodov is poised to win his 90th cap this week.
Last matches of Uzbekistan
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Uzbekistan
3 : 1
Gabon
Friendly International
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Uzbekistan
0 : 0
Iran
Friendly International
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Uzbekistan
2 : 0
Egypt
Friendly International
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Uzbekistan
1 : 2
Uruguay
Friendly International
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Uzbekistan
2 : 0
Kuwait
Friendly International
Uzbekistan lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
U. Yusupov
Defenders
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24
J. Urozov
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5
R. Ashurmatov
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15
U. Eshmuradov
Midfielders
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3
K. Alizhonov
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9
O. Khamrobekov
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7
O. Shukurov
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13
Nasrullaev
Forwards
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10
A. Ganiev
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11
O. Urunov
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14
E. Shomurodov
Venezuela team overview
Venezuela comes into Monday's FIFA Series encounter with spirits raised by a fine 4:1 win against Trinidad and Tobago on Friday. Following a goalless opening period, Salomón Rondón and Delvin Alfonzo both scored twice after the break to secure a big win for Oswaldo Vizcarrondo’s side.
Before Friday’s morale-boosting win, Venezuela had lost five of six previous international fixtures since June last year.
Defensive lapses have proved costly, with the South Americans leaking 15 goals across seven previous internationals, including a 6:3 defeat against Colombia.
Head coach Vizcarrondo is likely to make some changes to his first XI on Monday. Salomón Rondón is set to earn a recall to the side after his second-half brace against Trinidad and Tobago.
Last matches of Venezuela
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Venezuela
4 : 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Friendly International
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Venezuela
0 : 2
Canada
Friendly International
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Venezuela
1 : 0
Australia
Friendly International
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Argentina
1 : 0
Venezuela
Non-FIFA Friendlies
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Venezuela
3 : 6
Colombia
WC Qualification South America
Venezuela lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
C. Varela
Defenders
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14
D. Alfonzo
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4
J. Aramburu
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15
D. Osío
Midfielders
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13
L. Balbo
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17
G. Gonzalez
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6
J. Yriarte
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25
A. Araujo
Forwards
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7
G. Mendoza
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23
Salomón Rondón
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18
K. Lamadrid
Prediction
Uzbekistan continue to improve, and will fancy their chances of picking up a win in Monday´s Fifa Series contest.
I have my stake on the Asian side to claim victory.
Three Reasons Why We Expect Uzbekistan to Win
- Uzbekistan won 7 of their last 10 matches
- Venezuela lost 5 of their last 7 matches
- Venezuela lost 4 of their last 5 away matches
Main prediction Uzbekistan - Venezuela
Uzbekistan to win
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