Iraq will host Philippines for World Cup AFC Qualifiers.
Date: 21/03/2024 Time:19:00 Venue: Basra International Stadium, Basra.
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Iraq is favored to win against the Philippines, given their stronger position in the standings and recent performances. Iraq has won two matches and boasts a positive goal difference, indicating their form and ability to secure victories. Moreover, considering their recent head-to-head history, where the Philippines has struggled to secure wins, Iraq holds a psychological advantage. Thus, the prediction leans towards a win for Iraq.
Prediction: Iraq to win
Expect a moderately low-scoring match with approximately 1-2 goals. Both teams have shown defensive solidity, with Iraq conceding only one goal in two matches and the Philippines conceding three. Moreover, recent encounters between the two sides have seen relatively few goals scored. Hence, a scoreline of 1-0 or 2-0 in favor of Iraq seems plausible, indicating a defensively disciplined match.
Betting Tip: Over 1.5
The Iraqi’s are 1st place in Group F and favorites to win this fixture. Their form coming into this fixture is above average with only 2 losses in their last 5 games.
The Philippines also come into this fixture with above-average form. They have only lost 2 of their last 5 matches.
Iraq: J. Hassan, A. Hussein, S. Natiq, R. Sulaka, A. Yahia, O. Rashid, A. AL Ammari, I. Bayesh, Ali Jasim, Y. Amyn, A. Hussein;
Philippines: J. Tabinas, S. Colminas, D. Sato, Oj Porteria, C. de Murga, J. Curran, M. Ott, M. Ott, N. Etheridge, K. Ingreso, P. Reichelt.