United Arab Emirates and Iraq face each other in an official match of the 2026 WC Qualifying Asia season. The game takes place at Sheikh Zayed Sports City on Thursday, 13/11/2025, at 17:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for United Arab Emirates vs Iraq, 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 United Arab Emirates vs Iraq
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Over 1.5 Goals
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United Arab Emirates preview
United Arab Emirates comes into the match having played 18 games in the WC Qualifying Asia so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.89 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses.
United Arab Emirates's attack has scored 34 goals during this period. Out of this total, 34 goals were scored in the WC Qualifying Asia, averaging 1.89 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.89.
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 13 goals with an average of 0.72 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 13 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 0.72.
Iraq preview
On the other hand, Iraq comes into the match having played 18 games in the WC Qualifying Asia so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 2.06 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses.
Iraq's attack has scored 27 goals during this period. Out of this total, 27 goals were scored in the WC Qualifying Asia, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.
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 11 goals with an average of 0.61 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 11 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 0.61.
Head to head: United Arab Emirates vs Iraq
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United Arab Emirates
International - WC Qualification Asia
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W D |
2 |
| Home | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Away | L D W L L |
0.8 |
| 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 |
Iraq
International - WC Qualification Asia
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L L |
1.4 |
| Home | W L D D W |
1.6 |
| Away | D W L W L |
1.4 |
| 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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