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World Cup 2026. Matches of the Day

Spain/Belgium/Saudi Arabia/Iran vs Cape Verde/Egypt/Uruguay/New Zealand: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Spain/Belgium/Saudi Arabia/Iran Spain/Belgium/Saudi Arabia/IranvsCape Verde/Egypt/Uruguay/New Zealand Cape Verde/Egypt/Uruguay/New Zealand
Our predictionSpain/Belgium/Saudi Arabia/Iran to win
Confidence: High · 92/100
Score hint: 2-1

Our model leans Spain/Belgium/Saudi Arabia/Iran (75% probability), high confidence.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · Spain/Belgium/Saudi Arabia/IranDraw2 · Cape Verde/Egypt/Uruguay/New Zealand
Full team comparison
Team strength rating
Spain/Belgium/Saudi Arabia/Iran
75
Cape Verde/Egypt/Uruguay/New Zealand
36

Most likely scorelines

2-017.5%
1-015.5%
3-013.3%
4-07.5%
2-17.3%
0-06.8%

Expected goals

2.27Spain/Belgium/Saudi Arabia/Iran
xG
0.42Cape Verde/Egypt/Uruguay/New Zealand
Over 2.5 goals49%
Both teams to score30%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Spain/Belgium/Saudi Arabia/Iran Cape Verde/Egypt/Uruguay/New Zealand

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Spain/Belgium/Saudi Arabia/Iran win1.25Fair

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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073
11561
21872
31361
483
531

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.

1X2Spain/Belgium/Saudi Arabia/Iran1.25+0.2%
1X2Cape Verde/Egypt/Uruguay/New Zealand10.00-0.1%
1X2Draw6.13-0.1%
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 75% for Spain/Belgium/Saudi Arabia/Iran, 15% for the draw and 9% for Cape Verde/Egypt/Uruguay/New Zealand — treat this as a lighter, odds-led view.

Several signals point toward Spain/Belgium/Saudi Arabia/Iran. The odds point to a clear favourite. Spain/Belgium/Saudi Arabia/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 30%. 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, Spain/Belgium/Saudi Arabia/Iran or Cape Verde/Egypt/Uruguay/New Zealand?

Our model rates Spain/Belgium/Saudi Arabia/Iran as the most likely outcome at 75% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Spain/Belgium/Saudi Arabia/Iran vs Cape Verde/Egypt/Uruguay/New Zealand?

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

See odds at bookmakers

Odds movement

10.508.175.833.501.16
Home 1.25 Draw 6.13 Away 10.00

Detailed stats, lineups and the live match story will appear here once match data becomes available.

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