Canada are -154 favorites when they host Uzbekistan in an international friendly on Monday at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. The match kicks off at 9 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on TSN.
This is the first World Cup tune-up of the summer for both nations, making it an important opportunity to evaluate lineups, experiment with combinations, and build momentum ahead of next year's tournament.
With both sides likely focused on organization and preparation rather than chasing goals, my best bet is Under 2.5 goals.
Read on for my free betting picks for Monday, June 1.
Canada vs Uzbekistan picks and predictions
My Canada vs. Uzbekistan best bet: Under 2.5 goals (-122 at Sports Interaction)
This is the first World Cup tune-up for both sides, and those matches are often more about structure than scoring. Coaches want to evaluate shape, defensive organization, and player combinations, which can lead to slower, lower-event games.
That's especially true here. Canada are most dangerous in transition, but those attacking sequences rely on chemistry that's still developing early in camp.
Uzbekistan won't do much to open the match up either. Cannavaro has built them into a disciplined defensive side that's comfortable sitting deep and protecting its shape, helping produce clean sheets in six of their last seven victories.
Canada have also kept clean sheets in eight of their last 10 wins. Expect a cautious feeling-out process with chances at a premium.
I'd play this to -150.
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Canada vs Uzbekistan same-game parlay (SGP)
Under 2.5
Uzbekistan double chance — Win or Draw
I'm pairing my Under 2.5 goals with Uzbekistan Double Chance.
The market still treats Uzbekistan like a significant underdog, but this is a team that's lost just twice in its last 37 matches across all competitions. They've also been difficult to beat since Fabio Cannavaro took over, suffering just one defeat in his first seven games in charge.
Canada deserve to be favored at home, but they've won just two of their last seven matches on home soil. In what projects as a competitive, low-margin friendly, I'll gladly take the extra protection of Uzbekistan avoiding defeat.
Canada vs Uzbekistan odds
| Canada | Uzbekistan | |
|---|---|---|
| -154 | Moneyline | +400 |
| +280 | Draw | +280 |
| Over 2.5 (-115) | Total | Under 2.5 (-122) |
Odds courtesy of Sports Interaction.
How to watch Canada vs Uzbekistan
| Location | Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, AB |
| Date | Monday, June 1, 2026 |
| Time | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Fubo |
| Weather | Text |
Canada vs Uzbekistan key injuries
Canada: Alphonso Davies (Out), Alfie Jones (Out), Promise David (Out).
Uzbekistan: Jaloliddin Masharipov (Out).
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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