Iraq vs United Arab Emirates | Prediction | WC Qualifying Asia | 18/11

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18 Nov 2025 11:00

Iraq and United Arab Emirates face each other in an official match of the 2026 WC Qualifying Asia season. The game takes place at Basra Sport City Stadium on Tuesday, 18/11/2025, at 17:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Iraq vs United Arab Emirates, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Iraq vs United Arab Emirates

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analyzed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

Under 3.5 Goals

Market: Under 3.5 Goals · @ 1.17

1.17

Last updated: 30-04-2026

APWin experts have analyzed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: United Arab Emirates to win the 1st half

United Arab Emirates to win the first half is our top tip for this match. The visitors have the tools on both ends of the pitch to give their hosts some serious trouble, which makes them such an intriguing bet.

Meanwhile, their half-time odds are also more appealing and bring better value than the result of the full match.

Iraq preview

Iraq comes into the match having played 19 games in the WC Qualifying Asia so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses.

Iraq's attack has scored 28 goals during this period. Out of this total, 28 goals were scored in the WC Qualifying Asia, averaging 1.47 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.47.

The offense system of Iraq is led by Aymen Hussein as the top scorer of the season. The iraqi forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ali Jasim Elaibi Al Tameemi, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 0.63 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 12 goals conceded in 19 matches, resulting in an average of 0.63.

Iraq's Latest Results

United Arab Emirates preview

On the other hand, United Arab Emirates comes into the match having played 19 games in the WC Qualifying Asia so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.84 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses.

United Arab Emirates's attack has scored 35 goals during this period. Out of this total, 35 goals were scored in the WC Qualifying Asia, averaging 1.84 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.84.

The offense system of United Arab Emirates is led by Fabio Virginio de Lima as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ali Saleh, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 14 goals with an average of 0.74 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 14 goals conceded in 19 matches, resulting in an average of 0.74.

United Arab Emirates's Latest Results