Iraq vs Oman prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 23, 2026
Arabian Gulf Cup
On September 23, 2026, the national teams of Iraq and Oman will face each other in the 1st round of the Gulf Cup. The nominal hosts will be looking to start the tournament with a victory.
Iraq - Oman team news and expert analysis
Iraq managed to repeat an achievement from forty years ago by reaching the World Cup, albeit with considerable difficulty. However, they failed to impress there, confirming their status as one of the underdogs with three heavy defeats against Norway, France and Senegal. At least they managed to score their first goal. In any case, Graham Arnold retained his position as head coach.
Oman once again failed to qualify for the World Cup. They also failed to advance from the group stage of the Arab Cup at the end of last year. In 2026, they had only a couple of friendly matches in June, having been unable to play in the spring. After losing 0-3 to Indonesia in the summer, they then confidently defeated Mozambique 4-1.
Al-Hamadi and company have averaged just 0.7 goals scored recently while conceding 1.9 per game. Sektioui's men have scored 1.0 goal per match and conceded slightly more, 1.1.
Previous matches: Iraq - Oman
After six successive draws, Iraq finally claimed victory in 2024 in a World Cup qualifying match.
They look stronger at the moment as well. We are backing a win for the nominal hosts (odds – 1.75).
Iraq - Oman: key statistics and trends
- Iraq have lost four matches in a row
- 30% of Iraq's matches have ended with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.6
- Oman have won two of their last three matches
- 40% of Oman's matches have ended with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.1
Iraq - Oman: possible starting lineups
Iraq play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Fadil - Doski, Hashim, Sulaka, Putros - Al-Ammari, Iqbal - Baesh, Jasim, Qasem - Al-Hamadi
Oman play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Al-Rawahi - Al-Malki, Al-Shakksi, Al-Hamisi, Al-Harthi - Al-Aghbari, Al-Saadi, Fawaz, Al-Rawahi - Al-Rushadi, Al-Ghassani
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Gulf Cup standings
