Prediction Iraq - Norway today 05:00 17/06/2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026
Iraq

Iraq

11:24FT
Norway

Norway

HDP FT
Iraq
Norway
Opening
+1.25
-1.25
Pre-match
0
0
O/U FT
Over
Under
Opening
2.75
u
Pre-match
4.5
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1
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2
Opening
Pre-match

IraqIraq
Positive40%
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Iraq shows stable winning ability against weaker opponents, such as 2-1 against Bolivia and 2-1 against Bahrain, indicating enough attacking strength to win in not overly difficult matches
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Iraq has the ability to draw against strong opponents, such as 1-1 draw with Spain away and 1-1 with UAE, reflecting resilience and focused performance in big matches
Neutral30%
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Iraq's overall form in the last 10 matches is quite balanced, with 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, showing stability but not overly impressive
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An average goal scoring rate of 1.1 goals/game and conceding 1.0 goal/game shows that Iraq plays quite balanced between attack and defense, although there are no outstanding points
Negative30%
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Iraq lacks defensive solidity, with 10 goals conceded in 10 matches, including 3 consecutive losses against Jordan, Algeria, and UAE, showing instability when facing strong teams
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Iraq has many disciplinary issues, with a total of 14 yellow cards and 2 red cards in 10 matches, reflecting lack of control and tendency to make mistakes in match situations
NorwayNorway
Positive55%
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Norway is going through a peak phase with 6 wins, 3 draws, and only 1 loss in the last 10 matches, showing stability and ability to maintain positive results in various tournaments
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Norway shows extremely strong attacking form with 31 goals (average 3.1 goals/game), including big wins like 11-1 against Moldova and 5-0 against Israel, proving dominance against weaker opponents
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Norway's defense is very stable with only 8 goals conceded (average 0.8 goals/game) and maintaining 3 clean sheets, showing ability to control the game and organize defense effectively
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High match discipline with only 5 yellow cards and 0 red cards in 10 matches, showing professionalism and good emotional control in match situations
Neutral25%
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Norway maintains an unbeaten streak in 6 consecutive matches, but this stability is not enough to confirm them as superior in every match, especially when facing strong opponents
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Despite impressive scoring ability, in friendly matches, Norway often scores discreetly (1-1, 1-0), showing a balance between attack and defense but not maximizing opportunities
Negative20%
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Norway's only loss (1-2 against Netherlands) shows carelessness in late defensive plays, especially when facing strong opponents
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Despite 3 clean sheets, the number of goals conceded (8 goals) shows that the defensive ability still has weaknesses when facing teams with strong attacking play
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Iraq faces a major challenge hosting Norway, a team possessing superior attacking strength (3.1 goals/game), disciplinary record (5 yellow cards/game), and squad depth (market value of 589 million EUR). Although Iraq has the home advantage and a controlled style of play under coach Graham Arnold, they lack the tactical flexibility to counter Norway's fast and effective play. Scenario analysis suggests a very low probability of Iraq scoring from counterattacks, while Norway can easily control the game and exploit space.
Prediction for the match between Iraq and Norway is 1-3.
Expert Prediction:
Iraq+2.00