Iran vs. USA - Betting tips, predictions, and odds
Iran and USA will cross swords in the Round 3 clash of Group B at the FIFA World Cup at Al Thumama Stadium. Feel free to read the best Iran vs. USA betting tips and predictions.
H2H, form, and stats
Iran and USA have met once before, and it was at the World Cup in France in 1998. Iran won 2-1 in the group stage and eliminated the Americans from the competition back then.
Iran quickly recovered from a devastating 6-2 loss to England with a 2-0 victory over Wales. The Iranians were a better side and had 21 shots, six on target, but they needed 98 minutes to score the opener. Wales’ goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey received a straight red card in the 86th for a reckless challenge outside the penalty box, which lead to two goals from Iran in added time. Roozbeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian scored for the Persian Stars and gave their team a well-deserved three points.
The USA has two points from the opening two matches at this World Cup after draws with Wales and England. While the clash with Wales was electrifying and with plenty of hard tackles and six yellow cards, the following tilt with England seemed like a friendly. Neither side was interested in scoring, so the game finished without goals. Christian Pulisic had the biggest chance to score in the first half, but his shot ended on a crossbar. The Americans weren't unhappy with a point, but now they need to get all three against Iran in order to progress to the Round of 16. The USA is without a win in the last five games (D4, L1) and managed to score just two goals in that stretch.
Injuries and squad news
Iran’s head coach Carlos Queiroz cannot count on starting goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand, who suffered a head injury in Round 1 against England. Hossein Hosseini, who allowed six in that game but then kept the clean sheet against Wales, will get a start at the goal. Forward Alireza Jahanbakhsh, who entered against Wales in the second half, got a yellow card and is suspended for this clash with the USA. Ali Gholizadeh will likely start again in his place.
Gregg Berhalter doesn't have any injury-related problems and he will probably field the same starting XI that played against England. After collecting four yellow cards against Wales, the Americans were much more disciplined in Round 2, so they will have no suspended players for the duel against Iran.
Iran vs. USA Betting predictions and odds
The Americans are favorites in this one, and you can bet on them to win at 1.86 odds. Iran can be found at an attractive 4.24 odds, while a draw is at 3.54. The bookies are not quite convinced we will see a lot of goals here, especially after the USA’s displays in the first two games. Over 2.5 goals is at 2.10 and Under 2.5 goals is at 1.73.
Our best tip for Iran vs. USA game
This game has a lot more at stake than just the knockout stage for these teams. We are all aware of the political background between these nations, so this encounter is going to be something special. Expect to see plenty of rough challenges and yellow cards, while a red card is also on the cards here. Although the bookies are giving an advantage to the Americans, we do believe that Iran is playing with more desire and the Persian Stars only need a point to advance to the Round of 16. They proved that they can be dangerous on the counter, and given the USA must attack and score, Iran will get the chance to make them pay on the other end. We’re backing the Iranians to make it through.
Iran vs. USA: Where to watch? Date, hour, and TV schedule
- FIFA World Cup
- Venue: Al Thumama Stadium (Doha)
- Tuesday, November 29, 2022
- 8 PM CET
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