The market's verdict

The betting market closed with United Arab Emirates at 2.04 — an implied 45% chance. The draw defied it.

• Draw: opened 3.05, closed 3.50 (26%)
• Qatar: opened 2.70, closed 3.30 (28%)
• United Arab Emirates: opened 2.65, closed 2.04 (45%)

The total closed at 2 (Over 1.38 / Under 2.90); the 2-goal final went push.

Half-time: United Arab Emirates 1 - 1 Qatar.

Qatar — recent form

• 2026-09-27Yemen 0-1 Qatar
• 2026-09-18Saudi Arabia U23 2-0 Qatar
• 2026-09-15Qatar 1-4 South Korea U23
• 2026-09-06AL WAAB 1-1 Qatar
• 2026-08-31Al Bidda Sc 2-0 Qatar

United Arab Emirates — recent form

• 2026-09-28United Arab Emirates 0-3 Slovenia U19
• 2026-09-24United Arab Emirates 4-0 Yemen