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We’re expecting a one-sided encounter and our betting prediction is to back Iraq at 2.00 to overcome a -1.5 handicap. We feel as though our winner can beat Kuwait by two goals or more.

Match Preview & H2H

Iraq approach this fixture after winning 1-0 when facing Jordan. Youssef Amyn scored the winner in the World Cup qualifier at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia.

Last time out, Kuwait lost 2-0 to Lebanon in a friendly match. In their most recent World Cup qualifier, Kuwait drew 1-1 with Jordan.

We saw Iraq and Kuwait play out a 0-0 draw during their last meeting. This was a World Cup qualifier at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City in September 2024. Kuwait enjoyed 60% possession, while the shots on target ended 2-2.

Confirmed Lineups

Iraq confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ahmed Basil Fadhil (GK), Rebin Sulaka, Hussein Ali, Frans Dhia Putros, Merchas Doski, Mohanad Ali, Ali Jasim, Osama Rashid, Zidane Iqbal, Peter Gwargis, Ayman Hussein.

Kuwait confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Khalid Al Rashidi (GK), Khaled Ebrahim Hajiah, Fahed Al Hajeri, Mohammad Khaled, Jasem Al-Mutar, Mohammad Daham, Ahmed Zanki, Khaled Al-Mershed, Sultan Al Enezi, Ahmad Al Dhefiri, Yousef Nasser.

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Expert Asia World Cup Qualification Analysis

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key Iraq vs Kuwait stats:

Iraq have not lost any of their last 5 home matches
Iraq have won 9 of their past 12 World Cup qualifiers
Iraq have kept 9 clean sheets in their past 12 World Cup qualifiers
Iraq have scored 2 or more goals in 12 of their past 20 matches
Kuwait have failed to win any of their last 8 matches
Kuwait have lost 11 of their past 20 matches
Kuwait have conceded 2 or more goals in 10 of their last 20 matches
Kuwait have failed to score in 5 of their last 12 World Cup qualifiers

Iraq vs Kuwait Prediction

We’re expecting a sizeable win for our selection in this Asia World Cup qualifier. Our prediction includes backing the 2.00 on the Asian Handicap with a -1.5 goal deficit.

There’s a chance to move the line and back Iraq with a bigger handicap which means you get more attractive odds.

Our Pick

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Published 06:25, 19 March 2025

Iraq vs Kuwait Odds

The bookies are taking no chances with their betting odds of 1.30 about Iraq which reflects they have a 77% chance of winning this Asia World Cup Qualification encounter. The market suggests that Kuwait are least likely to win at 12.00.

It’s hard to split the odds between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals for this match. The Both Teams to Score No option is 1.50 if you think at least one side will fail to score.

A Bet Builder allows you to combine different Asia World Cup Qualification betting markets for a match. For example, you might want to predict the Match Winner and Total Goals at a football betting site.

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Last 5 Matches

Iraq

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Iraq vs Kuwait

Asia World Cup Qualification: 10/09 2024 Kuwait 0 Iraq 0

Team Stats

Latest Asia World Cup Qualification and match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Iraq Betting Stats

Kuwait Betting Stats

Full time Result

14 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in previous 20 matches
7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

4 wins, 11 defeats and 5 draws in previous 20 matches
3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 2.55 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 20 matches
An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 4.05 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 20 matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 11 of the previous 20 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

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Goal Stats - Last 5 Matches

Iraq

Kuwait

Goals / match

0.8 1

Conceded / match

0.6 2

Total / match

1.4 3

Goals

An average of 0.95 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 20 matches
An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 2.55 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 20 matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 11 of the previous 20 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

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Goal Stats - Last 5 Matches

Iraq

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Goals / match

0.8 1

Conceded / match

0.6 2

Total / match

1.4 3

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Goal Stats - Last 5 Matches

Iraq

Kuwait

Goals / match

0.8 1

Conceded / match

0.6 2

Total / match

1.4 3

Team News

Don’t miss out on the Iraq vs Kuwait team news so you understand the players available for selection ahead of kick-off.

Iraq vs Kuwait Lineups

Iraq Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Kuwait Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Iraq Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Ahmed Basil Fadhil

2 Rebin Sulaka 3 Hussein Ali 5 Frans Dhia Putros 23 Merchas Doski

10 Mohanad Ali 17 Ali Jasim

20 Osama Rashid 11 Zidane Iqbal 14 Peter Gwargis

18 Ayman Hussein

1 Khalid Al Rashidi

4 K. Ebrahim Hajiah 5 Fahed Al Hajeri 13 Mohammad Khaled 15 Jasem Al-Mutar

7 Mohammad Daham 9 Ahmed Zanki

14 Khaled Al-Mershed 6 Sultan Al Enezi 8 Ahmad Al Dhefiri

20 Yousef Nasser

Kuwait Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Iraq Substitutes

4Manaf Younis
6Akam Hashem
7Ali Yousif
8Ibrahim Bayesh
9Mohamed Al-Taay
12Jalal Hassan
13Alai Ghasem
15Ahmed Yahya
16Amir Al-Ammari
19Youssef Amyn
21Haron Ahmed
22Ali Kadhim

Kuwait Substitutes

2Sami Al Sanea
3Moaath Al Dhafiri
10Fawaz Ayedh
11Eid Al Rashedi
12Hamad Al Harbi
16Mubarak Al Faneni
17Fawaz Al Mubailish
18Hussain Ashkanani
19M. Asaima Al-Enezi
21Salman Al Awadi
22S. Abdulghafoor
23A. Al Fadhli

Previous Iraq Lineups

19 Nov Asia World Cup Qualification

Oman 0-1 Iraq

Confirmed Lineups

14 Nov Asia World Cup Qualification

Iraq 0-0 Jordan

Confirmed Lineups

15 Oct Asia World Cup Qualification

South Korea 3-2 Iraq

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Previous Kuwait Lineups

20 Nov Asia World Cup Qualification

Kuwait 1-1 Jordan

Confirmed Lineups

14 Nov Asia World Cup Qualification

Kuwait 1-3 South Korea

Confirmed Lineups

16 Oct Asia World Cup Qualification

Palestine 2-2 Kuwait

Confirmed Lineups

Get the confirmed starting 11s for every team in every match. We’ll show the formations and substitutes, with previous lineups also available for comparison.

Team Squads

Iraq Squad

Kuwait Squad

Get the important stats for every player thanks to our team-by-team squad information.

Tables & Standings

World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Group B

#	Team	G	W	D	L	+/-	P
1	South Korea	6	4	2	0	12:5	14
2	Iraq	6	3	2	1	5:3	11
3	Jordan	6	2	3	1	9:5	9
4	Oman	6	2	0	4	6:9	6
5	Kuwait	6	0	4	2	5:11	4
6	Palestine	6	0	3	3	4:8	3

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#	Team	G	W	D	L	+/-	P
1	Iraq	3	2	1	0	2:0	7
2	Oman	4	2	0	2	6:4	6
3	Jordan	3	1	1	1	5:3	4
4	South Korea	2	1	1	0	3:2	4
5	Palestine	3	0	2	1	4:6	2
6	Kuwait	3	0	2	1	2:4	2

A great starting point for placing football bets is to check out the Asia World Cup Qualification standings so that you can see where each team is placed in the table.