This preview has expired.

See all our latest betting tips or click on a date below

Friday 17
Saturday 18
Sunday 19
Monday 20
Tuesday 21
Wednesday 22
Thursday 23
Friday 24
Saturday 25
Sunday 26
Monday 27

Iran vs Iraq Predictions & Tips - Iran to solidify top spot

Athos Sirianos

Editor

Last updated: 27 Jan 2022

Athos Sirianos 27 Jan 2022

Share this article

Iran vs Iraq predictions for Thursday’s World Cup Qualifier
This fixture is being played at Azardi Stadium (2:30pm GMT)
Iran have won 9 of their last 10 matches
Can Iraq get on the scoresheet?
Preview, tips, stats & team news

Expired

Iran have won nine of their last 10 matches (Getty Images)

Iran vs Iraq Predictions

Iran can edge closer to Qatar 2022 when they host rivals Iraq. Iran have dominated this campaign and have barely conceded, which is why they are tipped to win to nil.

Iran vs Iraq Predictions
Head to Head
Iran Form
Iran Squad & Team News
Iraq Form
Iraq Squad & Team News

Iran have won 9 of their last 10 matches (World Cup Qualifiers).
Iran have won 7 of their last 9 matches to nil (World Cup Qualifiers).
Iraq have seen BTTS No in 4 of their last 5 matches (all competitions).
Iraq have failed to score in 4 of their last 5 away matches (all competitions).

Head to Head

Iran have a 14-6 record against Iraq with six draws in 26 encounters.

Iran Form

Iran sit atop their group in the World Cup Qualifiers.

After a 1-1 draw with Korea Republic, they defeated Lebanon 2-1 away from home before recording a 3-0 win over Syria.

Iran Squad & Team News

Goalkeepers: Payam Niazmand, Amir Abedzadeh, Mohammad Reza Akhbari, Alireza Beiranvand

Defenders: Sadegh Moharrami, Ehsan Hajsafi, Shojae Khalilzadeh, Milad Mohammadi, Omid Noorafkan, Hossein Kanaanizadegan, Saleh Hardani, Majid Hosseini, Siavash Yazdani, Aref Aghasi, Danial Esmaeilifar

Midfielders: Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Saeid Ezatolahi, Ahmad Nourollahi, Vahid Amiri, Saman Ghoddos, Mehdi Torabi, Ali Gholizadeh, Milad Sarlak, Soroush Rafiei, Zobeir Niknafs, Kamal Kamyabinia, Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh, Mehdi Mehdipour

Forwards: Allahyar Sayyadmanesh, Karim Ansarifard, Sardar Azmoun, Mehdi Taremi, Kaveh Rezaei, Mehdi Ghayedi, Shahab Zahedi

Iraq Form

Iraq find themselves in danger of not qualifying for Qatar.

After a 3-0 loss qualifying loss to Korea, Iraq played off in a goalless draw against Bahrain before going down 3-0 to Qatar in a series of friendlies.

Their most recent match saw them record a 1-0 win over Uganda in a friendly.

Iraq Squad & Team News

Goalkeepers: Ali Yaseen, Hassan Ahmed, Fahad Talib

Defenders: Ahmed Ibrahim, Mustafa Nadhim, Maitham Jabbar, Sherko Karim, Frans Putros, Hassan Raed, Manaf Younis, Mohanad Jeahze

Midfielders: Saad Abdul-Amir, Amjad Attwan, Bashar Resan, Hussein Ali, Yaser Kasim, Amir Al-Ammari, Mohammed Ali Abbood, Hassan Abdul-Karim, Ahmed Farhan, Hussein Jabbar, Zidane Iqbal

Forwards: Aymen Hussein, Alaa Abbas, Ali Al-Hamadi

Iran vs Iraq Live Stream FAQ

Where can I watch the Iran vs Iraq live stream?

Our live streaming calendar shows you where to watch the Iran vs Iraq

What time does the match start?

The game kicks off at 2:30pm GMT

Verdict

Iran v Iraq

Iran have a great record in this fixture and with their ability to score heavily, they are tipped to beat Iraq to nil.

Iran Win To Nil

Win To Nil

@4/5 - 3 Units

Bet £10 Get £30

with bonus code NEWBONUS

Available to new customers only. Make a qualifying deposit of £5 or more and claim the offer within 30 days of registering your account to qualify for 300% of that amount in Bet Credits, up to a maximum of £30 in Bet Credits. Once released, your Bet Credits will be held in your account balance and are non-withdrawable. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Registration required. Time limits and T&Cs apply.

Bet at bet365

Iran Win 2-0

Correct Score

@4/1 - 2 Units

Bet £10 Get £30

with bonus code NEWBONUS

Bet at bet365