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South Korea vs Iraq: Pre-Match Statistics and Analysis - WC Qualification Asia 2026

These are all the statistics you need to know for the South Korea vs Iraq match scheduled for 15/10/2024 at 07:00 AM.

Get a full breakdown of both teams with complete statistics throughout the competition. Check out the latest team trends, current form, goals scored and conceded, head-to-head history, and other important information.

Relevant facts about South Korea vs Iraq

Here is some information about South Korea vs Iraq that could prove helpful in your analysis of the match:

• Undefeated: South Korea has gone 9 matches without losing in this competition.
• Undefeated: Iraq has gone 9 matches without losing in this competition.
• Under 9.5 corners: The last 4 matches involving Iraq have had under 9.5 corners. 
• Under 2.5 goals: Iraq’s last 3 matches have seen under 2.5 total goals scored.

And now here is a list of statistical probabilities for the upcoming South Korea vs Iraq match in the WC Qualification Asia.

Stat Probabilities for South Korea vs Iraq

Here are the percentage chances that certain statistical events will happen in South Korea vs Iraq, according to our projection system.

• BTTS: The statistics say the chances of both teams scoring in South Korea vs Iraq is 22%.
• Over 2.5 goals: The combination of stats for South Korea and Iraq show that there is 45% chance of over 2.5 goals scored in this match.

Aside from all the different stats for this match, you can also check out our free predictions for this and other matches, which provide more important details.

Overall Performance of South Korea vs Iraq

Let’s now take a look at how South Korea and Iraq have performed thus far in the WC Qualification Asia. South Korea has played 9 matches and has a record of 7 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses.

Meanwhile, Iraq has 8 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses in 9 matches thus far.

So based on those numbers, South Korea has a win rate of 78%, while Iraq has come out on top in 89% of their matches.

South Korea - Home performance

 South Korea has played at home 4 times in the WC Qualification Asia, and has the following record in those matches:

• Wins: 2
• Draws: 2
• Defeats: 0

That gives South Korea a 50% win rate at their home stadium. They have been held to draws 50% of the time, while losses make up 0% of their home matches.

Iraq - Away performance

On the opposite side, Iraq has played 4 away matches thus far, and these are their numbers as the visiting side:

• Wins: 3
• Draws: 1
• Defeats: 0

In terms of percentages, Iraq has won 75% of away matches. They have drawn with their hosts in 25% of those matches and have suffered defeat 0% of the time as visitors.

And if you’re interested in finding out more home and away statistics for both sides, you can also get that information on this page.

Goal statistics for South Korea vs Iraq

Goal statistics are a good way to see how both teams perform offensively and defensively. So here are the goals scored and conceded numbers of South Korea and Iraq ahead of their upcoming matchup.

Goals scored

South Korea has scored a total of 25 goals so far in the WC Qualification Asia, while their opponent Iraq has found the back of the net 19 times to date.

Based on average goals scored, South Korea has an average of 2.78 goals scored in this current campaign, and Iraq has scored 2.11 on average.

These scoring statistics help give a deeper understanding of the two sides’ attacking ability thus far in the competition. And if you’d like to see more detailed stats of the two teams, the APWin platform also provides goals scored at home and away, expected goals, and first to score stats.

Goals conceded

On the defensive side of the ball, South Korea has conceded 2 goals in 9 matches, which is an average of 0.22 goals conceded per match. 

Meanwhile, visiting Iraq has an average of 0.22 goals conceded per match after surrendering 2 goals in 9 matches.

And for additional information about the two teams' defences during the current campaign, check out the tables above, which provide clean sheet percentages and expected goals against stats.

Direct Matchups Between South Korea vs Iraq

South Korea and Iraq have played each other 4 times in recent years. In those matches, South Korea has 2 wins, Iraq has 0 wins, and there have been 2 draws.

These recent head-to-head numbers should make clear who has had the upper hand in this matchup, or if the two sides have been more evenly matched. Moreover, it may help in predicting the outcome of the next South Korea vs Iraq match.

Other trends from recent matchups

These statistics for the South Korea vs Iraq match are just the tip of the iceberg, as you can find so much more data for all the upcoming matches. Check out the teams’ average corners per game, expected goals stats, yellow and red cards, and plenty of other information to help football fans make more educated bets and predictions.

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