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Ghana are set to face Uruguay in their final battle of the group stage in the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Friday, December 2 at the Al Janoub Stadium. While Ghana will look to book their knockout stage ticket for the first time since 2010, Uruguay are expected to win the game and confirm their qualification for the Round of 16.
Ghana and Uruguay last faced each other in an infamous quarterfinal fixture in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Luis Suarez blocked Ghana's chance to win the game in the extra time with his hand while Asamoah Gyan went on to miss the penalty. This led the game into penalties, where Uruguay defeated Ghana 4-2 to reach the semifinals.
Ghana vs Uruguay: Match Preview
Head-To-Head:
- Ghana and Uruguay have faced each other once in the FIFA World Cup 2010 quarterfinal as the South American side won the game .
Top Players:
- Ghana include Inaki Williams, Mohammed Kudus, Andre Ayew, Thomas Partey as their top players.
- Uruguay include Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani, Darwin Nunez, Federico Valverde, Rodrigo Bentancur as their top players.
Predicted halftime scores: (Ghana 1-1 Uruguay)
- 1st Half: 1-0
- 2nd Half: 0-1
Ghana vs Uruguay: Betting Odds (FT)
Handicap (Spread): 0.5 goal (Uruguay -0.5)
Over/Under: 2.5 (Under)
Prediction: Ghana 1-1 Uruguay
Money Line:
- Ghana have +380 odds to pick up the win, while Uruguay are listed at -135 to claim victory.
- The draw between Ghana and Uruguay has been listed at +320 odds.
Handicap (Spread):
- Ghana scored a total of seven goals in six matches at the CAF World Cup qualifiers while Uruguay scored a total of 22 goals in 18 matches at the CONMEBOL qualifiers.
- From their opponents in the qualifiers, Ghana conceded three while Uruguay conceded 22 goals.
- Uruguay (-0.5) are placed on -140 odds while Ghana (+0.5) have +115 odds.
Over/Under:
- The full-time score has been set to 2.5 goals. Over +104, Under -130.
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