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World Cup 2026

Egypt vs Iran: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Egypt EgyptvsIran Iran
Our predictionEgypt to win
Confidence: High · 61/100
Score hint: 2-1

Our model leans Egypt (43% probability), high confidence.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · EgyptDraw2 · Iran
Full team comparison
Team strength rating
Egypt
56
Iran
49

Most likely scorelines

1-112.2%
1-011.1%
2-19.3%
2-08.5%
0-18.0%
0-07.3%

Expected goals

1.52Egypt
xG
1.09Iran
Over 2.5 goals48%
Both teams to score52%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Egypt Iran

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Egypt win2.27Fair (+0.5%)

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

H \ A012345
07842
1111272
28952
3453
422
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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.

1X2Egypt2.27+0.5%
1X2Draw3.58-0.2%
1X2Iran3.05-0.3%
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 43% for Egypt, 26% for the draw and 31% for Iran — treat this as a lighter, odds-led view.

Several signals point toward Egypt. The odds point to a clear favourite. Egypt 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 48% and both teams to score at 52%. 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, Egypt or Iran?

Our model rates Egypt as the most likely outcome at 43% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Egypt vs Iran?

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

See odds at bookmakers

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