Maldives host UAE U23 in the U23 AFC Asian Cup, Qualification, round 2.

Maldives won 0, drew 1 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–D–L), scoring 2 and conceding 16.

The two sides have met 1 time: Maldives 0 wins, UAE U23 1, 0 draws.