Iran and Gambia face each other on Friday 05.29.2026, at 16:30 (UK Time), in a International Friendlies 2026 match. The game will take place at Iran's home ground, the Azadi Stadium.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Seleção do Irã and Seleção da Gâmbia, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Iran vs Gambia

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

BTTS - Yes

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: under 9.5 corners

We expect that corners will be hard to come by in the Iran vs Gambia match. Neither team has been able to create too many corner opportunities this season with how they have played, and this figures to be another match with a low corner count.

So for this match, we recommend betting on under 9.5 corners, where 9 total corners or fewer between the two teams will win the bet.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The best betting option for Iran vs Gambia is the Both Teams to Score market - BTTS. After all, both teams need to seek victory and shouldn't 'park the bus' waiting for the opponent.

But that's not the only reason we believe in a game with goals for both teams. We also see value odds in the BTTS market when we have two offensive teams, as is the case with Iran and Gambia in this game.

To guarantee a win on Both Teams to Score, as the name suggests, we need both Iran and Gambia to score goals.

Iran preview

Iran heads into the match with the following record in the International Friendlies: in 2 matches, Seleção do Irã secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Team Melli's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 12 victories so far.

Iran has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 41 goals, of which 6 were scored in the International Friendlies, resulting in an average of 3 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Mehdi Taremi, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Mehdi Taremi has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, Iran has conceded 2 goals in the International Friendlies (an average of 1 per game) and 14 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.78 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Gambia preview

Gambia comes into the game with 1 matches played so far in the International Friendlies. They have secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 4 wins, 1 draws, and 6 losses.

Seleção da Gâmbia's attack has been highly effective, scoring 28 goals during this period. Of that total, 1 were netted in the International Friendlies, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.55.

The Scorpions's offensive system is led by Musa Barrow, the team's top scorer this season. The nationality.gambia forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Musa Barrow. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 3 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 21 goals in 11 matches, averaging 1.91 per match.

Head to head: Iran vs Gambia

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Iran

International - International Friendlies

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L D D W

1.6

Home W L W W D

2

Away D D L L D

0.6

Away Team

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Gambia

International - International Friendlies

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D W L W

1.4

Home L W D W L

1.4

Away L D W W D

1.6

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Published on 26 May 2026, at 20:02 Last updated on 16 July 2026, at 20:00
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.