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Saudi Arabia vs Iraq Predictions

World · Gulf Cup of Nations · Tue, 29 Sept 2026 · 18:30 · Prediction, H2H, stats & betting tips

Saudi Arabia

1st in table · 9 pts

DWWDW

Tue, 29 Sept 202618:30

2 : 0

Full timeTip: X · 3.08

Iraq

3rd in table · 4 pts

LLLDW

Pre-match win probability

48.1%Saudi Arabia29.3%Draw22.6%Iraq

Our prediction

X · Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia vs Iraq listed tip from the board.

Odds3.08
Confidence60.00%
ResultGraded
Pre-match model probabilityPick and odds as published before kick-off
  • Saudi Arabia 48.1%
  • Draw 29.3%
  • Iraq 22.6%

Board tips

Betting Tips

  • DrawsXOdds 3.0860%Lost
  • corners ouOver 6.5Odds 3.2231%Lost
  • free 2 odds1Odds 1.69Won

Season statistics

Gulf Cup of Nations · 9 matches each · highlighted side is stronger

Saudi ArabiaIraq
Goals scored (avg)
1.11
Goals conceded (avg)Lower is better
0.62.1
Wins
31
Played
33

Recent form

Last matches · newest first

Saudi Arabia4W 4D 1L in last 9
  • 6 OctSaudi Arabia2 – 0United Arab EmiratesW
  • 3 OctSaudi Arabia0 – 0QatarD
  • 26 SeptOman0 – 3Saudi ArabiaW
  • 23 SeptSaudi Arabia1 – 0KuwaitW
  • 27 JunCape Verde Islands0 – 0Saudi ArabiaD
  • 21 JunSpain4 – 0Saudi ArabiaL
  • 15 JunSaudi Arabia1 – 1UruguayD
  • 10 JunSaudi Arabia0 – 0SenegalD
  • 6 JunPuerto Rico0 – 3Saudi ArabiaW
Iraq3W 2D 4L in last 9
  • 26 SeptKuwait2 – 3IraqW
  • 23 SeptIraq1 – 1OmanD
  • 26 JunSenegal5 – 0IraqL
  • 22 JunFrance3 – 0IraqL
  • 16 JunIraq1 – 4NorwayL
  • 10 JunIraq0 – 2VenezuelaL
  • 4 JunSpain1 – 1IraqD
  • 29 MayIraq1 – 0AndorraW
  • 1 AprIraq2 – 1BoliviaW
H2H
Head to headSaudi Arabia 3W · 2D · Iraq 2W · 2.4 goals a game
  • 14 OctSaudi Arabia0 – 0Iraq
  • 28 DecIraq1 – 3Saudi Arabia
  • 9 JanSaudi Arabia0 – 2Iraq
  • 15 OctSaudi Arabia1 – 1Iraq
  • 28 FebIraq4 – 1Saudi Arabia
  • 28 MarSaudi Arabia1 – 0Iraq
  • 6 SeptIraq1 – 2Saudi Arabia

Betting markets

Bookmaker prices with margin removed

No over/under prices stored.

Match result

Saudi Arabia1.88
Draw3.08
Iraq4

No BTTS prices stored.

No double chance prices stored.

Saudi Arabia

Chance48.1%
Odds1.88

Draw

Chance29.3%
Odds3.08

Iraq

Chance22.6%
Odds4

No half-time prices stored.

No corner prices stored.

Model comparison

Our pick: X at 3.08

Saudi ArabiaIraq
Recent form59%41%
Attack52%48%
Defence73%27%
Goals model52%48%
Head-to-head57%43%
Overall68%32%

Trends

Trend · Gulf Cup of Nations

Saudi Arabia scored 1.1 per game in the last 9.

Trend · Gulf Cup of Nations

Saudi Arabia conceded 0.6 per game in the last 9.

Trend · Gulf Cup of Nations

Failed to score in 4 of those 9.

Trend · Gulf Cup of Nations

Kept a clean sheet in 7 of those 9.

Saudi Arabia vs Iraq: prediction & preview

World · Gulf Cup of Nations · Tue, 29 Sept 2026

Saudi Arabia meet Iraq in the World, Gulf Cup of Nations on 29 September 2026 at 18:30 (Africa/Lagos). The recorded score is 2–0.

On the 1X2 market the shortest price is Saudi Arabia at 1.88. Once the bookmaker margin is removed, that outcome carries about 48.1% of the implied chance, with the other two outcomes sharing the rest. A short price means the market rates that side more likely. It is not a certainty, and the margin means the three raw probabilities add up to more than 100% before they are scaled.

Season points-per-game rates were not stored on this fixture yet. The odds chart still shows how the 1X2, goals, and both-teams markets are priced.

Saudi Arabia vs Iraq FAQs

4 questions

What time is the Saudi Arabia vs Iraq match?

Kickoff is 18:30 on 29 September 2026, shown in Africa/Lagos.

What are the safest picks for Saudi Arabia vs Iraq?

Saudi Arabia is the safest-priced 1X2 pick at 1.88. The margin-adjusted share is about 48.1%.

What are the over and under 2.5 prices?

Over and under 2.5 prices are not stored for this match.

Do both teams score on this match?

A both-teams-to-score price is not stored for this match.