Iraq vs UAE Prediction: match preview, predicted lineups, tips & odds on November 18, 2025
World Cup Qualification AFC
In the final round of World Cup qualification in Asia on November 18, 2025, the national teams of Iraq and the UAE will play the decisive return match. Whoever wins will succeed.
Our Prediction for Iraq vs UAE
Iraq started with a victory in the preliminary group, leaving Indonesia behind. But in the main qualification round, they had four wins and fifteen points—one less than second-placed Jordan. In the autumn, the team edged out Indonesia and secured a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, which was enough to advance to the decisive playoff from second place.
The United Arab Emirates players first confidently won their group, earning sixteen points in six matches. However, in the main round, their form dipped significantly, falling well behind Uzbekistan and Iran. In the autumn, a win over Oman and a loss to Qatar decided their fate.
In the first leg on Thursday, the current home side opened the scoring as early as the tenth minute. The hosts quickly replied, but the match ended 1-1.
Iraq vs UAE: Key Stats and Trends
- Iraq has won four of their last six matches
- On average, Iraq scores 0.8 goals and concedes 1.2 goals per game
- 40% of Iraq's matches end with goals for both teams; the average total goals per match is 2.0
- UAE has lost only one of their last eight matches
- On average, UAE scores 1.2 goals and concedes 1 goal per game
- 70% of UAE's matches end with goals for both teams; the average total goals per match is 2.2
Iraq vs UAE: Probable Starting Lineups
Iraq (probable lineup): Hassan - Doski, Rahman, Tahsin, Ali - Jassim, Al-Ammari, Sher, Fardji - Ali, Al-Hamadi
UAE (probable lineup): Essa - Ruben Canedo, Lucas Pimenta, Zuair, Marcus Meloni - Adil, Jimenez, Ramadan, Nader, Luanzinho - Abdalla
Previous Matches: Iraq vs UAE
Iraq has not lost in their last five head-to-head meetings before this playoff—three draws and two wins.
Free Prediction for Iraq vs UAE
Iraq performed just as well away from home. We believe they will win at home in regular time (odds – 2.1).
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