Uzbekistan host Sri Lanka at the Markaziy Stadium in Namangan for a clash in Group C of the 2023 Asia Cup qualifiers.The White Wolves are the highest-ranked side in the group, which also features Thailand and the Maldives, and are the favorites to secure a direct passage into the finals.Srečko Katanec's side have been shaping up well for their qualifying campaign, winning all three of their games in 2022 thus far.They started off the year with a 3-0 demolition of South Sudan, followed by a 3-1 defeat of Kyrgyzstan and a 4-2 drubbing of Uganda in the Navruz Cup.At 205th, Sri Lanka are one of the 10 lowest ranked teams in the world and haven't won a major international fixture since a 2-0 defeat of Macau in a World Cup qualifying match in June 2019.Uzbekistan vs Sri Lanka Head-To-HeadUzbekistan and Sri Lanka have met just once in history - in the 1999 Asia Cup which the Uzbeks comfortably won 6-0.O‘zbekiston FA@UzbekistanFA Osiyo kubogi saralash bosqichining Oʻzbekiston milliy terma jamoasi oʻrin olgan “C” guruhi taqvimi bilan tanishing.@afcasiancup @FAThailand @MaldivesFA @OfficialFFSL3📋 Osiyo kubogi saralash bosqichining Oʻzbekiston milliy terma jamoasi oʻrin olgan “C” guruhi taqvimi bilan tanishing.@afcasiancup @FAThailand @MaldivesFA @OfficialFFSL https://t.co/4nS9RPP317Uzbekistan Form Guide (all competitions): W-W-W-L-LSri Lanka Form Guide (all competitions): D-W-L-D-LUzbekistan vs Sri Lanka Team NewsUzbekistanThe White Wolves have called up 24 players for this month's triple header against Sri Lanka, Maldives and Thailand.AS Roma striker Eldor Shomurodov, who's struck six goals in three games this calendar year, will lead the line once again.Injured: NoneSuspended: NoneUnavailable: NoneFootball Sri Lanka (FSL Official)@OfficialFFSLSri Lanka played a friendly game today with Nepal and showed a better performance within a very short period . Sri Lanka scored first and Nepal equalized with a penalty. Final score : 1 -1 Nidarshan scored at 80th minute and Nepal scored in a penalty at 91st minute#SriLanka112Sri Lanka played a friendly game today with Nepal and showed a better performance within a very short period . Sri Lanka scored first and Nepal equalized with a penalty. Final score : 1 -1 Nidarshan scored at 80th minute and Nepal scored in a penalty at 91st minute#SriLanka https://t.co/z3gVCSvFV2Sri LankaThe Golden Army have named a 35-man preliminary squad for the qualifiers, although Waseem Razeek is a major doubt after he said earlier that he won't participate in the qualifiers due to "shortcomings in the management."Injured: NoneSuspended: NoneDoubtful: Waseem RazeekUzbekistan vs Sri Lanka Predicted XIUzbekistan (4-3-3): Utkir Yusupov; Dilshod Saitov, Umar Eshmurodov, Husniddin Aliqulov, Farrukh Sayfiev; Otabek Shukurov, Sardor Sabirkhodjaev, Azizbek Amonov; Dostonbek Khamdamov, Eldor Shomurodov, Igor Sergeyev.Sri Lanka (4-2-3-1): Sujan Perera; Charitha Rathnayake, Chalana Chameera, Chamod Dilshan, Harsha Fernando; Mohamed Fazal, Sasanga Dilhara; Tharindu Dhanushka, Mohamed Hasmeer, Dillon de Silva; Mohamed Musthaq.Up to $250 Deposit Match at BetRivers/SugarHouseUzbekistan vs Sri Lanka PredictionUzbekistan are not a proverbial big team but have a lethal attack spearheaded by the irrepressible Shomurodov, who can single-handedly take down minnows Sri Lanka.This is a great opportunity for the White Wolves to kick-start their campaign with a win.Prediction: Uzbekistan 4-0 Sri Lanka