Our Iraq vs Saudi Arabia Prediction: 1-0
Iraq vs Saudi Arabia in the Gulf Cup is scheduled for an 13:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 28, 2024. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 1-0 for the match between Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
Our prediction is supported by key Iraq vs Saudi Arabia 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 – Bahrain vs Iraq
Iraq must win to recover from their recent 0-2 Gulf Cup defeat against Bahrain on December 25 and regain momentum. In that match, Iraq controlled 53% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bahrain | 47% | 0 (4) | 1.22 | 20 |
Iraq | 53% | 0 (3) | 0.35 | 41 |
Saudi Arabia's Last Match – Yemen vs Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-2 Gulf Cup victory over Yemen on December 25. In that match, Saudi Arabia saw 76% of the ball and 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yemen | 24% | 0 (2) | 0.38 | 19 |
Saudi Arabia | 76% | 0 (9) | 2.24 | 74 |
Iraq vs Saudi Arabia Stats
Key Stats
| Iraq | Saudi Arabia | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.62 | Attacking Strength | 2.4 |
| 0 | Defence Strength | 1.23 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Iraq are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Saudi Arabia average 1.2 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Iraq 11-6
Saudi Arabia 12-14
What are the odds for this match?
Iraq to win: @2.8
Draw: @3.25
Saudi Arabia to win: @2.35