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World Cup 2026

Senegal vs Iraq: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Senegal SenegalvsIraq Iraq
Our predictionSenegal to win
Confidence: High · 92/100
Score hint: 2-1

Our model leans Senegal (67% probability), high confidence.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · SenegalDraw2 · Iraq
Full team comparison
Team strength rating
Senegal
70
Iraq
43

Most likely scorelines

1-013.9%
2-013.9%
1-19.3%
2-19.3%
3-09.2%
0-07.0%

Expected goals

1.99Senegal
xG
0.67Iraq
Over 2.5 goals49%
Both teams to score42%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Senegal Iraq

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Senegal win1.43Fair

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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0752
11493
21493
3962
4531
521

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.

1X2Senegal1.43+0.3%
1X2Draw7.85-0.1%
1X2Iraq4.50-0.2%
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 67% for Senegal, 12% for the draw and 21% for Iraq — treat this as a lighter, odds-led view.

Several signals point toward Senegal. The odds point to a clear favourite. Senegal 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 42%. 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, Senegal or Iraq?

Our model rates Senegal as the most likely outcome at 67% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Senegal vs Iraq?

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

See odds at bookmakers

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