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Iran vs Iraq: Prediction Odds & Betting Tips, 27/01/22 Team News and Lineups
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Top-3 Predictions for Iran vs Iraq
Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Iran Win and Over 1.5 Goals – 1.72
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Iran -1 Goals Handicap – 1.60
Bookmaker Ratings prediction three: Score Combinations 1-0/ 2-0/ 3-0 – 1.72
Iran Win and Over 1.5 Goals
Iran have not lost a single match in 13 outings winning 12 and drawing one. The fact that a win here will officially qualify them to the World Cup, Iran will do their best to finish the job early with three matches still to play in the third stage World Cup qualifications. Four of their last five matches saw over 1.5 goals.
Iran -1 Goals Handicap
Iran are in great form and have won two of their matches in Group A by 3-0 away from home. One of those matches was against Iraq in the first matchup. Iran’s other three victories were by a one-goal margin. As a result, backing Iran to win from a one-goal handicap seems a reasonable bet.
Score Combinations 1-0/ 2-0/ 3-0
Two of Iran’s wins in Group A matches were by the scoreline of 1-0. Also, the scoreline 3-0 was present in two other matches. In addition, the scoreline 1-0 was present in three of the last seven h2h meetings between these two. Therefore, these three score combinations have a big probability to be realized in this match.
Preliminary review and match prediction for Iran vs Iraq
Iran are a step away from reaching their sixth World Cup finals and third in a row. “Team Meli” are one of Asia’s top teams and under coach Dragan Skocic, they look invincible in these qualifications.
In the last World Cup in Russia 2018, Iran had their best performance and collected four points in the first round by drawing with Portugal and beating Morrocco but still couldn’t qualify for the next round.
Iran’s main strength is their solid defense which was broken just twice in six matches. Offensively, Skocic’s team has the best scoring record among all teams in the WCQ third stage with 11 goals.
On the other hand, Iraq have four points in the fifth position in the group. They are two points behind the UAE who are third and with four matches still to play, the third spot is up for grabs for all four teams from position three to six.
Therefore, the “Lions of Mesopotamia” have not lost their chance to advance to the fourth and final stage of the qualifications and will play in Iran for at least a point which can be very crucial for their ambitions.
Safe Bets
With a 90% chance of an Iran win in this match, a double chance combo with both teams not to score seems a safe bet. In addition, Iran’s defense along with the South Korean, is the best and have conceded just one goal at home in their last four games. Also, BTTS didn’t happen in three of the last five h2h meetings.
Iran vs Iraq First Goalscorer
One of Iran’s best players at the moment is captain Ali Reaza Jahanbakhsh. The 28-year-old forward player plays his club football in the Netherlands with Feyenoord. Ali Reza scored at the weekend in his team’s 4-1 win. He has scored four goals in the Qatar 2022 qualifier and we will back him to open the scoring against Iraq.
Iran vs Iraq Team News
A very significant absence for coach Skocic of Iran is Sardar Azmoun. The 27-year-old striker missed the last three matches with his club Zenit and is doubtful for this match. All other players are available for Skocic as he tends to select the best possible players to win this match.
Iraq’s coach Srecko Katanec will be without defender Ali Adnan. The Slovenian coach will play for a draw hence he needs all his defensive players to be at top form.
Iran vs Iraq Lineups
Iran: Abedzadeh, Moharrami, Kanaani, Khalilzadeh, Noorafkan, Ezatolahi, Nourollahi, Gholizadeh, Hajsafi, Amiri, Jahanbakhsh.
Iraq: Taleb, Kareem, Sulaka, Youness, Raed, Resan, Nadhim, Kasim, Abdulkarim, Qasim, Abdulnabi.
Most Popular FAQ for Iran vs Iraq
Who won the last meeting between these teams?
Iran beat Iraq 3-0 on September 7, 2021.
Where will this match be played?
Thursday’s match will be played at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at Vbet for Iran vs Iraq.
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