Iran - Iraq Prediction, Picks and Tips
Iran will try to remain undefeated in their 14th cap under Skocic. The Melli team has won its last two direct duels with Iraq without conceding any goals. In the last 11 international matches, the Iranians have conceded just one goal before the break. Iran National Team Form With a home victory in the prestigious duel between neighbors, Iran can book its ticket for Qatar 2022 against Iraq. For the visitors, there is only a slim chance of reaching the play-offs. The hosts want to remain undefeated under their new coach and celebrate another victory against their neighbors. The match starts on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 3:30 p.m., at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Iran's soccer team is about to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar. It would be the third consecutive participation, the sixth in total since 1978. Coach Dragan Skocic's team has won 5 of the first 6 qualifying matches of the third phase, with a draw. Thus, only 2 points are missing in the remaining 4 qualifying matches. Team Melli leads the qualifying group with a 2-point advantage over South Korea and 10 over the United Arab Emirates, who occupy third place in the play-offs.
The Iraqi national team wants to book its ticket to the World Cup this year with a new national coach. The Lions have been managed by Dutchman Zeljko Petrovic since January. The debut under the new coach came a few days ago with a home win against Uganda (1-0). This was the first success for the Iraqis after 11 games with 6 draws. Also, Iraq have not won any of their last 5 away games, with 3 draws. Of the last 10 games as guests, they have only had 3 wins and 5 draws with only 2 losses. However, the Mesopotamians have failed to score in 4 of their last 5 away games. In 6 of the last 8 away games less than 2.5 goals were scored. Iraq have only managed 4 draws and 2 losses in their last 6 World Cup qualifiers. The Iraqis participated in the Arab Cup in December, but were eliminated after the preliminary round: 2 draws and 1 loss. Iraq have trailed in 4 of their last 7 qualifying games. Direct duels between Iran and Iraq Iran have won 6 of their last 10 direct clashes, with 2 draws and 2 losses in the regular 90 minutes. The Iranians have won their last two meetings without conceding a goal. Iraq last won in Iran 5 years ago. In 5 of the last 8 games, both teams have failed to score. Less than 2.5 goals were scored 5 times. Dragan Skocic has won the first two clashes with Iraq without conceding a goal.
Our recommendation tip for Iran - Iraq : Iran WIN & UNDER 2.5 GOALS @ 1.80