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Thursday, 18 June 2026Last updated 12:37
Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan

Home
LLL
13
Full time
Colombia

Colombia

Away
DWDWW
Estadio Azteca
GoalVio prediction
41% confidence
Colombia(36%)
Most likely exact score1-2
Prediction correct— Result: Colombia
Win probability
Uzbekistan
41%
Draw
23%
Colombia
36%
Predicted winner is based on the highest win probability.
Intelligence snapshot
Attack
Uzbekistan
23
Colombia
34
Defence
Uzbekistan
2
Colombia
88
Momentum
Uzbekistan
0
Colombia
73
Danger (xG)
Uzbekistan
0.53
Colombia
1.07
Both teams to score
Yes

The model projects 1.61 xG for Uzbekistan and 1.48 xG for Colombia — strong and meaningful attacking threat respectively. Both sides are generating enough chance quality to make scoring a realistic expectation, which is the primary driver of the BTTS projection.The projected 2-1 scoreline reflects both teams contributing to the goal tally. The xG gap between the sides is narrow (0.13), meaning neither defence is expected to completely shut the other out.

Over 2.5 goals
Yes

The model projects a combined xG of 3.08 — elevated attacking volume for this fixture. A combined xG above 2.5 is the model's primary signal that the match is likely to produce more than two goals, and this fixture clears that threshold.The projected 2-1 scoreline clears the 2.5-goal threshold — 3 goals in the most likely outcome. With both sides generating elevated xG, multiple scoreline combinations in the probability grid exceed 2.5 goals.

xG for (Uzbekistan)
0.53
avg per match
xG for (Colombia)
1.07
avg per match
xG against (Uzbekistan)
2.11
avg per match
xG against (Colombia)
0.46
avg per match

Momentum trend

last 5 matches
UzbekistanUzbekistan
LLLDW
ColombiaColombia
DWDWW

Probability breakdown

41% confidence
Uzbekistan41%
Draw23%
Colombia36%

Uzbekistan leads with 41% — the model's highest-probability outcome for this fixture.

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Analysis

Colombia Backed to Win — Model Projects 1-2

Uzbekistan host Colombia in World Cup. Uzbekistan have recorded WLLLLL in recent matches while Colombia arrive with a run of WWWWDW.

Key factors

: 🏟️ Home Advantage Goalvio applies an 8% xG boost for home teams based on empirical data showing home sides score 10–15% more goals at their own ground. Uzbekistan's Elo-adjusted home strength gives them a 48% expected score in this fixture — a factor that tips the balance when the underlying numbers are close.
: ⚠️ Upset Risk Colombia have won 5 of their last 10 matches — a run of form that keeps this fixture competitive. While Uzbekistan carry the stronger underlying metrics, Colombia's recent results mean the gap is narrower than the headline verdict implies.

Why GoalVio backs this

Uzbekistan hold a slim but consistent edge across the key input metrics. No single factor clears the threshold required to claim a material advantage, but chance quality, defensive organisation, and recent form all point in the same direction — and when multiple independent signals align, that convergence is the model's case for Uzbekistan.

Biggest risk: Colombia carry a Defensive Stability Score of 88 — stronger than their overall Power Rating suggests. If Uzbekistan fail to convert early chances and the game remains goalless at half-time, the momentum could shift. Tight games are always vulnerable to a single moment of quality from the underdog.

Risk factors

  • Colombia are in decent form with 5 wins from their last 10 matches — an upset cannot be ruled out.
  • Uzbekistan have been conceding 2.62 goals per game — their defence could be exposed.
  • The xG gap is narrow at 0.13 — a small swing in form or tactics could flip the result.

Head to head

Uzbekistan 0Draws 01 Colombia
Avg goals: 4.0BTTS in 1/1
18 Jun 2026
Uzbekistan
L13
Colombia
xG 1.11.6

Recent form

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan

L
@ Congo DR
28 Jun 2026
13
xG 0.2
L
@ Portugal
23 Jun 2026
05
xG 0.2
L
vs Colombia
18 Jun 2026
13
xG 1.1
D
vs Iran
18 Nov 2025
00
W
@ Iran
8 Sept 2025
10
Colombia

Colombia

D
@ Switzerland
7 Jul 2026
00
xG 0.3
W
vs Ghana
4 Jul 2026
10
D
vs Portugal
28 Jun 2026
00
xG 1.6
W
vs Congo DR
24 Jun 2026
10
xG 1.0
W
@ Uzbekistan
18 Jun 2026
31
xG 1.6

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Uzbekistan vs Colombia?

GoalVio's model predicts Colombia to win with 41% confidence.

What is the predicted score for Uzbekistan vs Colombia?

The most likely scoreline according to GoalVio's Skellam-DC model is 1-2.

Will both teams score in Uzbekistan vs Colombia?

GoalVio's model predicts BTTS: Yes — both teams are expected to score.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Uzbekistan vs Colombia?

GoalVio's model predicts Over 2.5 Goals: Yes.

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