The hosts will continue their winning streak! Iraq vs Oman Prediction
One of the matches in the first round of the third stage of World Cup 2026 qualification will take place on Thursday in Basra, where Iraq will face Oman at the Basra International Stadium. Here’s a prediction for the match from the Dailysports expert team.
Iraq
The Iraqi national team confidently advanced through the second round of the qualifying cycle, demonstrating absolute dominance. The team won all six matches, collecting the maximum 18 points. As a result, Iraq left its group opponents behind: Indonesia (10 points), Vietnam (6 points), and the Philippines (1 point).
Previously, Iraq participated in the Asian Cup, where they convincingly won their group, securing three victories over Japan, Indonesia, and Vietnam. However, in the first round of the playoffs, despite being favorites, they suffered a painful defeat to Jordan (2:3), conceding two goals in added time.
Oman
The Oman national team, on the other hand, failed to make an impact in the continental tournament, exiting the Asian Cup at the group stage after finishing third in a group with Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Kyrgyzstan, with only two points.
Despite this, Oman performed admirably in the second round of World Cup 2026 qualification. In six matches, Oman accumulated 13 points, securing first place in their group ahead of opponents like Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, and Taiwan.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The last five meetings between these teams ended in a draw during regular time.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet won in 4 of the last 5 encounters between these teams.
- Iraq has not lost to Oman at home since 2010 but has managed only one victory in that period.
Iraq vs Oman Prediction
Bookmakers favor the home team, with odds for an Iraq victory around 1.69. We believe Iraq will continue their winning streak, and our bet here is on "Iraq to Win."
