UAE vs Iraq prediction, match preview, betting tips and odds on November 13, 2025
World Cup Qualification AFC
In the Asian World Cup qualifiers, the first playoff match between the national teams of the UAE and Iraq will take place on November 13, 2025. The visitors will try to achieve a satisfactory result and improve their chances of overall success.
Our Prediction for UAE vs Iraq
The UAE team won their group in the first round of qualification. However, in the main stage, they finished third with fifteen points, behind Iran and Uzbekistan. In the autumn, they beat Oman 2-1, but lost the decisive match to neighboring Qatar by the same score.
Iraq started with a perfect result in the first stage, earning eighteen points. But in the main round, they lost the race for second place to Jordan by just one point—15 to 16. In October, they narrowly defeated Indonesia, but so did Saudi Arabia, only by a larger margin. As a result, the goalless draw with Saudi Arabia favored their opponent.
Fabio Lima and his teammates average 1.2 goals scored and concede slightly less—1.1. Their opponent's ratio is worse: 0.8 goals scored and 1.1 conceded.
UAE vs Iraq: Key Statistics and Trends
- The UAE have won four of their last five matches
- 70% of UAE matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.3 goals per match.
- Iraq have won two of their last three matches
- 30% of Iraq's matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 1.9 goals per match
UAE vs Iraq: Probable Starting Lineups
UAE (probable lineup): Essa - Ruben Canedo, Otonne, Lucas Pimenta, Marcus Meloni - Al-Ghassani, Jimenez, Ramadan, Hassan, Fabio Lima - Caio
Iraq (probable lineup): Hassan - Doski, Sulaka, Younes, Ali - Baesh, Al-Ammari, Iqbal, Amin - Ali, Yakob
Previous Matches: UAE vs Iraq
Iraq are unbeaten in their last five encounters with UAE, winning twice during this stretch, including their most recent meeting in 2022.
Free Prediction for UAE vs Iraq
This is an important match where both sides are unlikely to take risks. We expect "total under 2.0 goals" (odds – 1.70).
Place your bets on the upcoming match and keep an eye on your team's position in the Asian World Cup qualification standings
