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World Cup 2026

Iran vs New Zealand: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Iran IranvsNew Zealand New Zealand
Our predictionIran to win
Confidence: High · 82/100
Score hint: 2-1

Our model leans Iran (51% probability), high confidence.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · IranDraw2 · New Zealand
Full team comparison
Team strength rating
Iran
61
New Zealand
47

Most likely scorelines

1-012.1%
1-111.5%
2-010.2%
2-19.7%
0-07.2%
0-16.8%

Expected goals

1.69Iran
xG
0.94New Zealand
Over 2.5 goals49%
Both teams to score50%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Iran New Zealand

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Iran win1.92Fair

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. "Value" means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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07731
1121152
2101051
3653
4221
5

Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Value radar

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply — a potential value spot.

1X2Iran1.92+0.4%
1X2Draw4.50-0.2%
1X2New Zealand3.50-0.2%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = potential value. Not betting advice.

Full analysis

With limited data on this fixture, the read here is driven by the market. After removing the bookmaker margin, the probabilities settle at 51% for Iran, 21% for the draw and 28% for New Zealand — treat this as a lighter, odds-led view.

Several signals point toward Iran. The odds point to a clear favourite. Iran have home advantage.

If the trend holds, a scoreline around 2-1 is plausible — treat it as a pointer, not a certainty.

On the secondary markets, our model puts over 2.5 goals at 49% and both teams to score at 50%. The totals market stays finely balanced.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Iran or New Zealand?

Our model rates Iran as the most likely outcome at 51% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Iran vs New Zealand?

A scoreline around 2-1 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

See odds at bookmakers

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