Iraq vs Philippines prediction and betting tips on March 21, 2024
Philippines
One of the matches in the World Cup 2026 qualification will be played on Thursday evening, when the Iraqi national team hosts the Philippines at the "Basra Sports City" arena. Here is the prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Iraq
The Iraqi national team showcased a formidable performance during the group stage of the 2024 Asian Cup. In three matches against Japan, Vietnam, and Indonesia, the Iraqis secured victories and finished atop the group. However, despite being considered favorites in the round of 16 match against Jordan, managed by Jesus Casas Garcia, they failed to demonstrate their superiority. Iraq was leading until the 90+5th minute, but conceding two goals in the final moments saw them exit the tournament. In the World Cup qualification, Iraq won two matches - at home against Indonesia (5:1) and away against Vietnam (1:0).
Philippines
In contrast to Iraq, the Philippines national team failed to qualify for the continental tournament, finishing only in second place in their group. The recent results of the Philippines national team have been less than impressive. In the World Cup 2026 qualification, the Philippines garnered just one point in the opening two matches. They suffered a 0:2 defeat to Vietnam on home soil, followed by a draw against Indonesia (1:1) at home. Overall, since March last year, the Philippines national team has played ten matches, securing victories in only three encounters.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
•The teams have never met on the football field before.
•In the last four matches involving the Iraqi national team, at least three goals have been scored.
•Both teams have scored in the last four matches involving the Iraqi national team.
•In only one of the last five matches involving the Philippines national team has the bet on "Total Over 2.5" been successful.
Iraq vs Philippines Prediction
Bookmakers offer ridiculously low odds of 1.07 for an Iraqi victory in this encounter. Iraq typically showcases a vibrant attacking style, so our bet here is "Total Over 3.0" with odds of 1.70.
