Iran vs United Arab Emirates prediction for Tuesday’s World Cup Qualifiers at Azadi Stadium in Tehran. Undefeated and Group A leaders Iran will have the chance to settle their qualification to Qatar 2022 as they host third-placed the United Arab Emirates in round eight. Read on for our free prediction and betting tips.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Iran Win – 1.59
Bookmaker Rating prediction two: Iran -0.5 Goals Handicap – 1.57
Bookmaker Rating prediction three: 1 or 2 Total Goals – 1.64
Iran Win
Iran have an outstanding h2h record with the UAE. To point out, “Team Meli” won the last four meetings with UAE to nil and have won 11 of their 14 matches and drew the other three. More remarkably, Iran have conceded just one goal bt the UAE in a 1-1 draw back in 2008.
Iran -0.5 Goals Handicap
In the last seven matches in the third stage of Qatar 2022 qualifications, Iran broke the -0.5 goals handicap on six occasions. Additionally, the last three h2hs saw Iran win by one goal or more. As a result, and since we predict Iran will win this match, we think they are capable of covering a -0.5 handicap in this match.
1 or 2 Total Goals
Only on three occasions, there were three goals in 14 matches between Iran and the UAE. In all the other 11 games, two or fewer goals were scored. Moreover, the nature of the game especially from the UAE’s point of view will be defensive and the scoring chances will be minimal.
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— UAE NT منتخب الإمارات (@UAEFNT)
Preliminary review and match prediction for Iran vs UAE
Iran became the first Asian Confederation side to book their place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup later this year. Team Meli will appear in the world’s most prestigious sports tournament for the sixth time after beating bitter rivals Iraq in the last round.
However, Dragan Skocic’s team will surely not ease off in their game against the UAE as they look to keep their undefeated run of matches which now extends to 14. Moreover, Iran showed that they can be a very tough team to beat in the WC finals itself after their last performances in Russia 2018.
Four points clear at third position, the UAE must make sure they hold on to this spot and qualify for the playoffs. To do so, however, The Whites need at least four points from their remaining three matches and they will travel to Tehran with the intention of collecting at least a point.
Coach Van Marwijk’s team are on the right track after securing two consecutive victories in their last two outings. First, playing on the road the UAE overcame Lebanon in a tight match and won by a single goal. Secondly, and in the last round, the Whites beat Syria in Dubai to get a step closer to the playoffs.
Sebouh Babikian Prediction
The UAE will enter this match with the aim of gaining at least a draw against a team they have never beaten. In the same round, Lebanon host Iraq in a very crucial match for both teams and the UAE at the same time. If there was a draw in that match and the UAE get points in Tehran, they will secure the third spot.
Iran will play this match without pressure and probably Skocic will call players that haven’t played much in these qualifiers. Nevertheless, Team Meli will definitely play to win to keep their record of 14 undefeated matches played in front of their fans at the Azadi Stadium.
We predict Iran to win but a draw is not off the table since the UAE will show resilience and play for a point.
Quick Rich
It has happened before and the UAE may be able to pull it again and return to the Emirates with a point. In their first match of this group, the UAE had better ball possession with 55% but still lost the match after missing some clear chances. Having the need for points more might lead them to steal a point off Iran. Hene for a quick profit, we advise betting on a draw which has odds of 4.10.
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— UAE NT منتخب الإمارات (@UAEFNT)
Iran vs United Arab Emirates Team News
Sardar Azmoun is the main doubtful player for Iran as he is nursing a leg injury. In any case, coach Skocic is expected to rest some of his star players who play in top European clubs. The likes of Rezaei, Sarlak, and Ansarifard may be given a chance to start the match.
Van Marwijk took a big chance by not including the UAE’s all-time goal scorer Ali Mabkhout for the Syria and Iran doubleheader. Still, with Brazilian naturalized player Canedo, the UAE showed they have a very effective striker who scored six goals in 16 matches or the Whites.
The Dutch coach has all of his key players at his disposal. Players like Al Hammadi, Salmeen, and Saleh next to Canedo will be very important offensively in this match.
Iran vs United Arab Emirates Lineups
Iran: Beiravand, Noorafkan, Khalilzadeh, Kanaani, Moharrami, Ezatolahi, Sarlak, Kamyabinia, Ansarifard, Rezaei, Jahanbakhsh.
UAE: Khaseif, Al-Hammadi, Abbas, Al-Attas, Hussein, Ramadan, Salmeen, Ibrahim, Saleh, Al-Zaaabi, Canedo.
Iran vs United Arab Emirates Key Player
Caio Canedo Correa has been playing in the United Arab Emirates since 2014. The Brazilian-born attacking midfielder/ forward has scored 67 goals in the UAE league. Currently playing for Al Ain, coach van Marwijk has high hopes on him to lead his attack after his vast experience in the Gulf region.
Most Popular FAQ for Iran vs United Arab Emirates
Who won the last meeting between these teams?
Iran beat the UAE 1-0 on October 7, 2022.
Where will this match be played?
Tuesday’s match will be played at Azadi Stadium in Tehran.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at Vbet for this match.
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