Russia vs Iran: Team Comparison
RussiavsIran 
Comparing Russia and Iran across the metrics that matter, the model leans toward Russia — a 58% win probability once the bookmaker margin is stripped out. The draw sits at 26%. Below, the head-to-head numbers show where that edge comes from.
The detail backs this up: Russia carry the stronger recent form, Russia project for more goals (1.92 xG), Russia have the better head-to-head record. Read together, these are the factors separating the two sides — not a single number but the weight of several pointing the same way.
| Russia | Metric | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Strength rating | 33 |
| 58% | Win probability | 17% |
| W W L D W | Recent form | L D D D W |
| 1 | Head-to-head wins | 1 |
| 1.92 | Expected goals | 0.73 |
Comparison based on odds, recent form and head-to-head data. For information only — not betting advice. 18+.
Who is more likely to win, Russia or Iran?
The model favours Russia at 58%, with the draw at 26%.