Egypt vs Iran Prediction, Tips & Odds
Egypt vs Iran
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Egypt and Iran will clash in a crucial Group G match, with both teams eager to start their World Cup campaigns on a positive note. Both sides have faced challenges in recent tournaments, with Egypt and Iran having exited at the group stage in their last three World Cup appearances. This match presents an opportunity for both to break that cycle and make a statement in the tournament. Egypt comes into this fixture under the management of Hossam Hassan, who has been at the helm since early 2024. Their recent competitive form is mixed, with a blend of results in friendly matches. Notably, they secured a solid 4-0 victory against Saudi Arabia, which could bolster their confidence heading into this match. However, they also suffered a defeat against Brazil, highlighting the inconsistency that can plague national teams. Iran, managed by A. Ghalenoei since March 2023, has shown slightly better form in their recent friendlies, winning three of their last four matches. Their victories, including a 5-0 thrashing of Costa Rica, suggest they are entering the tournament with a degree of momentum. Both teams will be looking to capitalize on any defensive weaknesses exhibited by the other, making tactical discipline essential. One caveat to consider is the lack of comprehensive data on each team's FIFA ranking and qualifying routes, which could influence their psychological readiness and tactical approach. Bookmakers have not yet priced this fixture, so no model probability is available. The Daily Punt Analysis Team has assessed this matchup through an in-house model that integrates bookmaker probabilities and tournament context to frame the stakes.
About the Teams
Egypt
Iran
Betting Predictions
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Egypt have kept a clean sheet in 40% of matches. Iran average 1.6 goals per game.
Egypt manage games at home, conceding just 0.73 goals per match. Iran score 1.56 on the road.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 19.3% probability.
Egypt have been the stronger side, winning 47% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 19.3% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Egypt clean sheets, in line with their 40% clean-sheet rate this season.
Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Egypt are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
Egypt vs Iran| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 2.44 | 2.50 | 3.85 | 2.80 | 1.42 | 2.10 | 1.65 | |
| 2.71 | 2.71 | 3.52 | 2.78 | 1.46 | 2.21 | 1.67 | |
| 2.70 | 2.63 | 3.50 | 2.80 | 1.40 | 2.20 | 1.62 | |
| 2.71 | 2.71 | 3.53 | 2.79 | 1.46 | — | — | |
| 2.63 | 2.63 | 3.44 | — | — | — | — | |
| 2.50 | 2.70 | 3.10 | — | — | 2.20 | 1.62 | |
| 2.70 | 2.62 | 3.25 | 3.20 | 1.36 | 2.20 | 1.62 | |
| 2.74 | 2.74 | 3.52 | 2.78 | 1.46 | 2.21 | 1.61 | |
| 2.60 | 2.55 | 3.65 | 2.80 | 1.41 | 2.08 | 1.67 | |
| 2.50 | 2.70 | 3.00 | 2.70 | 1.40 | 2.20 | 1.62 | |
Betano | 2.75 | 2.70 | 3.45 | 2.70 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 1.75 |
Superbet | 2.47 | 2.65 | 3.90 | 2.85 | 1.43 | 2.17 | 1.67 |
BetVictor | 2.60 | 2.60 | 3.40 | 2.47 | 1.46 | 2.00 | 1.70 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 1 Meetings (evenly matched 0-0)In their only competitive meeting, Egypt and Iran played to a 1-1 draw in June 2026. This limited head-to-head record, with just one match, does not provide enough data to assert any clear pattern between the two teams. Given that this result is recent, it may offer some insights into their current capabilities, but the sample size remains too small for definitive conclusions.
Group G Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | WWDD |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | WDWD |
| 3 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | DDD |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 | LLD |
Key Statistics
2026 SeasonEgypt have won 5 of their last 7 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 0. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Egypt 1-1 and beat Egypt 1-0.
Overall, the wider run reads 7W 6D 2L from the last 15 games (47% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Iran have won 1 of their last 3 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 1. Their recent away fixtures include beat Costa Rica 0-5 and drew with Uzbekistan 0-0.
Overall, the wider run reads 4W 2D 3L from the last 9 games (44% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Lineups
ConfirmedEgypt4-2-3-1Confirmed
Iran5-3-2Confirmed
Unavailable Players
3 playersEgypt3
Iran
No reported absences
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
S. Marciniak has averaged 7.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 4.5 yellow cards at 1.85.
Corner Prediction
Egypt average 1.4 goals per match at home; Iran 1.6 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.
Player Stats Bet
Egypt have generated 1.28 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 47% of them. They put 3.4 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Egypt player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.
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Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
