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For some countries, World Cup berths have been clinched, while others are still searching for a confirmed trip to the biggest stage in soccer. On Tuesday, a pair of teams face off with each needing two wins to reach the 2022 World Cup field. Australia faces United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a must-win match for both teams. The winner will advance to take on Peru in an inter-confederation matchup in mid-June. 

Kickoff from Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Qatar is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Australia as the -130 favorite (risk $130 to win $100) in its latest UAE vs. Australia odds. UAE is a +330 underdog, a draw is priced at +210, and the over-under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. Before making any UAE vs. Australia picks or World Cup qualifying predictions, be sure to check out what proven soccer insider Jon Elmer is saying.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, Eimer has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. The Indiana-based handicapper is on a big-time heater, going 9-4 in his last 13 soccer picks overall, for a profit of $900 for $100 bettors. He also compiled a winning record of 260-133-1 with over 90 units of profit for his community on various platforms over a recent two-month stretch.

Now, Elmer has taken an in-depth look at UAE vs. Australia and just locked in his World Cup qualifying picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines for UAE vs. Australia:

  • UAE vs. Australia money line: Australia -130, Draw +210, UAE +330 
  • UAE vs. Australia spread: Australia -0.5 (-130)
  • UAE vs. Australia over-under: 2.5 goals

Why you should back UAE

UAE won the previous matchup against Australia, triumphing in January 2019 as part of the AFC Asian Cup. UAE earned three wins, three draws, and four losses in qualifying, but they lost two of the first four matches before righting the ship and playing improved soccer. In addition, UAE understands the stakes as they attempt to reach their first Asian World Cup qualifying final since 1990, the year in which the country made its only trip to the World Cup. 

UAE owns recent wins over South Korea and Syria in World Cup qualifying, and UAE could have a friendly pitch advantage in Qatar. From there, UAE has Ali Mabkhout on its side, and he is the all-time leading scorer for the nation with 80 goals in 104 caps. Defensively, UAE has allowed only seven goals in 10 qualifying matches.

Why you should back Australia

Australia is the betting favorite for a reason. The Socceroos did lose their most recent match to UAE in 2019, but Australia is 3-1-2 all-time against UAE, winning three straight matchups before that hiccup. Australia finished third in Group B, but they won four matches with three draws, conceding only nine goals in the process. Australia also defeated Jordan in a friendly earlier this month, and the Socceroos are aiming to qualify for a fifth consecutive World Cup berth. 

History is on Australia's side, and the team has Jamie MacLaren as a key piece with eight goals in 23 international caps. Defense is a strength for Australia, and the team is comfortable in a low-scoring match, should that be the case in this spot.

How to make UAE vs. Australia picks

Elmer has taken an intensive look at the UAE vs. Australia matchup. He has locked on two best bets, including a plus-money wager you need to see. He's only sharing his Australia vs. UAE picks at SportsLine.

So who wins UAE vs. Australia in Tuesday's matchup? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the UAE vs. Australia match, all from the expert who is red-hot on his soccer picks, and find out.