United Arab Emirates and Iraq face each other on Thursday 11.13.2025, at 17:00 (UK Time), in a WC Qualifying Asia 2026 match. The game will take place at United Arab Emirates's home ground, the Sheikh Zayed Sports City.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between United Arab Emirates and Iraq, 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 United Arab Emirates vs Iraq
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Over 1.5 Goals
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United Arab Emirates preview
United Arab Emirates heads into the match with the following record in the WC Qualifying Asia: in 18 matches, United Arab Emirates secured 10 victories, 4 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.89 points per game.
Taking a broader look at United Arab Emirates's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.
United Arab Emirates has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 34 goals, of which 34 were scored in the WC Qualifying Asia, resulting in an average of 1.89 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Fabio Virginio de Lima, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Ali Saleh has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, United Arab Emirates has conceded 13 goals in the WC Qualifying Asia (an average of 0.72 per game) and 13 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.72 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Iraq preview
Iraq comes into the game with 18 matches played so far in the WC Qualifying Asia. They have secured 11 victories, 4 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 2.06 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses.
Iraq's attack has been highly effective, scoring 27 goals during this period. Of that total, 27 were netted in the WC Qualifying Asia, with an average of 1.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.5.
Iraq's offensive system is led by Aymen Hussein, the team's top scorer this season. The iraqi forward has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ali Jasim Elaibi Al Tameemi. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 11 goals with an average of 0.61 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 11 goals in 18 matches, averaging 0.61 per match.
Head to head: United Arab Emirates vs Iraq
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
United Arab Emirates
International - WC Qualification Asia
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D D W |
1.89 |
| Home | W D W W D |
2 |
| Away | L D W L L |
1.78 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 56% | 56% |
| Goals | 2.61 | 2.56 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.89 | 2 | 1.78 |
| Conceded | 0.72 | 0.56 | 0.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 44% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 44% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 22% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 56% | 56% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.18 | 1.39 |
Away Team
Iraq
International - WC Qualification Asia
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L L |
2.06 |
| Home | W L D D W |
2.22 |
| Away | D W L W L |
1.89 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 61% | 67% | 56% |
| Goals | 2.11 | 2.22 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.56 | 1.44 |
| Conceded | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.56 |
| Both Teams to Score | 28% | 33% | 22% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 56% | 78% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 22% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 67% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.03 | 1.17 | 0.9 |
|
xGA
|
1.14 | 0.99 | 1.29 |
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