Our Iraq vs Kuwait Prediction: 1-0
Iraq vs Kuwait in the Asia - World Cup Qualifying is scheduled for an 18:15 GMT kick-off on Thursday March 20, 2025. With both defenses expected to hold firm, a 1-0 win for Iraq seems the most probable outcome against Kuwait.
Our prediction is supported by key Iraq vs Kuwait stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Iraq's Last Match – Iraq vs Saudi Arabia
Iraq will be looking to bounce back after a 1-3 Gulf Cup defeat against Saudi Arabia on December 28. In that match, Iraq recorded 47% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Iraq | 47% | 8 (3) | 0.31 | 39 |
Saudi Arabia | 53% | 7 (5) | 1.34 | 36 |
Kuwait's Last Match – Bahrain vs Kuwait
Kuwait will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 Gulf Cup setback against Bahrain on December 31. In that match, Kuwait had 54% possession and 3 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bahrain | 46% | 10 (3) | 1.93 | 40 |
Kuwait | 54% | 3 (2) | 0.13 | 43 |
Iraq vs Kuwait Stats
Key Stats
| Iraq | Kuwait | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.78 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 0.49 | Defence Strength | 0.75 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Iraq are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Kuwait average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Iraq 10-9
Kuwait 10-17
What are the odds for this match?
Iraq to win: @1.3
Draw: @5
Kuwait to win: @12
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95