Ace Football previews the World Cup round 1 match between Iraq and Norway and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Iraq take on Norway at Boston Stadium, where an exciting match is shaping up in the opening round of the group stage of the World Cup. The game kicks off on Wednesday.
As we are in the opening round of the World Cup group stage, both Iraq and Norway face a battle to secure their first points of the group stage. Iraq enter their upcoming game placed as number 57 in the FIFA world ranking. There is a bit of a gap to opponents Norway, who enter the game ranked number 31 in the world.
Team form: Iraq vs Norway
Iraq Form
Judging by their last three matches, we can expect a bit of everything from Iraq at the moment. Against Andorra, they came out on top in a 1-0 win, before drawing 1-1 against Spain. Most recently, they were left reeling in a 0-2 defeat against Venezuela. Iraq were able to win six of their previous 10 internationals across all tournaments, while drawing three of the games. They suffered defeat in one of these outings.
Norway Form
In their last three matches, Norway drew 0-0 with Switzerland, beat Sweden 3-1 before a 1-1 draw with Morocco. Norway were able to win six of their previous 10 internationals across all tournaments, while drawing three of the games. They suffered one defeat as well.
Betting stats and facts for Iraq and Norway
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Iraq and Norway. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In the last 10 Iraq matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Iraq have won 6 of the last 8 matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Iraq have lost the last 3 matches in a row in the World Cup while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Iraq have won 6 of the last 8 matches and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Iraq have lost the last 3 matches in a row in the World Cup and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Norway matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Norway matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Norway matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was under 2.5
In-form players: Iraq vs Norway
With two goals in six matches Ali Al Hamadi has been a regular feature on the scoresheet in recent matches, making him a tempting betting prospect, when going up against Norway and their defence. The visitors hope Erling Haaland adds another to his current tally of four goals in his latest matches.
Popular betting markets: Iraq vs Norway
Full-time result
Iraq claimed all three points six times in their last 10 matches across all tournaments, while also drawing three along the way. They endured defeat in one of the games in this run. Norway have won six of their last 10 games, while drawing three and losing one in this series of matches.
Both teams to score
Iraq scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Norway scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Iraq managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in three of Iraq’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.1 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Norway, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 3.1 times goals per game themselves.
Suggested bet: Iraq vs Norway
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Iraq and Norway seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this World Cup match.
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