Iran vs North Korea Prediction, Lineups & Odds
We Think Over 2.5 is the Value Bet
The Total Goals market provides us with a strong betting angle considering we can wager on Over 2.5 at the available odds of -150. Expect Iran and North Korea to run home the goals needed for a return.
Teams’ Last Battle Saw 3-2 Iran Victory
Iran were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 World Cup qualifying reverse against Qatar.
North Korea drew their previous game which was at home in the World Cup qualifier. The action ended 2-2 against Kyrgyzstan.
Iran triumphed 3-2 away when they last played North Korea.
| Asia World Cup Qualification | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  North Korea |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 11:7 | 9 |
| 1 |  Iran |
6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 16:4 | 14 |
| 1 | Iran |
10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 19:8 | 23 |
| 6 | North Korea |
10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 21 | -12 | 9:21 | 3 |
Confirmed Lineups
Iran confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Hossein Hosseini (GK), Aria Yousefi, Ali Nemati, Aref Aghasi, Omid Noorafkan, Amirmohammad Razaghinia, Saeid Ezatolahi, Mehdi Hashemnejad, Saman Ghoddos, Mohammadmehdi Mohebi, Mehdi Taremi.
North Korea confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Ju-Hyok Kang (GK), Jin-Hyuk Kim, Kuk-Chol Jang, Chung-Song Paek, Sung-Hye Kim, Tam Kye, Yu-Song Kim, Myong-Song Ra, Il-Song Ri, Jo-Guk Ri, Kwang-Hun Pak.
Expert World Cup qualifying Analysis
The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of stats and present the key numbers to our readers.
Key Iran vs North Korea stats:
Iran vs North Korea Prediction
Goals could be the order of the day when it comes to this World Cup qualifying encounter, so let’s plump for the -150 when it comes to Over 2.5. We’re expecting a return based on the numbers that are available.
There are a selection of different options if you’re looking for bigger odds when it comes to Over 2.5 Goals. If you also have an idea of the winning team, consider the Result & Total Goals market.
Over 2.5 Probability
The betting sites make it a 60% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
Our Pick
Over 2.5 Goals @ -150
Correct Score Prediction
3
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0
North Korea
Iran are available at +550 when it comes to them winning 3-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.
Latest Correct Score Odds
Iran vs North Korea Bet Builder Tips
It’s great fun to place a bet builder and our picks are at least three goals to be scored, Iran with an Asian Handicap of -1.75 and also one or both teams drawing a blank.
Placing a bet builder means you can have various selections for one football match. You’re able to forecast various outcomes, with the odds increasing each time before going ahead and placing this wager.
Iran vs North Korea Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Iran Heavy Favourites in Eyes of the Bookies
Bettors might not get rich backing Iran at -500 to triumph in this World Cup qualifying clash although these odds suggest a 83% probability that the favourites end up triumphing. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +1400 about North Korea.
Iran can be backed at -118 on the -1.75 Asian Handicap. There’s a payout if they claim a victory by three or more against North Korea, with a half stake payout and half stake refund if the favourites oblige by two.
For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. The Both Teams to Score No pick is -163 if you’re expecting at least one side will fail to find the net.
For those wagering on World Cup qualifying games, it’s all about heading to the top football betting sites where hundreds of markets await you. Pre-match and In-Play options are plentiful.
Best Betting Offers
Iran
- World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A: 05/06 Qatar 1 Iran0
- World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A: 25/03 Iran 2 Uzbekistan2
- World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A: 20/03 Iran 2 UAE0
- World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A: 19/11 Kyrgyzstan 2 Iran3
- World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A: 14/11 North Korea 2 Iran3
North Korea
- World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A: 05/06 North Korea 2 Kyrgyzstan2
- World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A: 25/03 North Korea 1 UAE2
- World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A: 20/03 Qatar 5 North Korea1
- Friendlies: 14/03 Jordan 1 North Korea1
- World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A: 19/11 North Korea 0 Uzbekistan1
Team Stats
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Iran Stats
North Korea Stats
Full-Time Result
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 7 away matches
Goals
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.14 goals scored and 1.57 conceded in the previous 7 away matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.71 goals per game in the previous 7 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 7 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 7 away matches
Team News
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Iran vs North Korea Lineups
Iran Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
North Korea Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Iran Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
North Korea Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Iran Substitutes
- 1Alireza Beiranvand
- 2Sadegh Moharrami
- 3Mohammad Ghorbani
- 4Mohammad Hazbavi
- 5Saleh Hardani
- 7M. Hosseinnejad
- 8Morteza Pouraliganji
- 10Shahriar Moghanlou
- 12Payam Niazmand
- 15Roozbeh Cheshmi
- 16Ali Alipour
- 18A. Hosseinzadeh
North Korea Substitutes
- 4Kum-Chol Ri
- 5Hwi-Nam Jong
- 7Kuk-Jin Kim
- 8Kwang-Nam Sin
- 12Ryong Choe
- 13Kuk Choe
- 14Kwang-Myong Ri
- 17Kuk-Chol Kang II
- 18Kil-Ryong Hong
- 21Kwang-Jun Yu
- 22Chung-Guk Han
- 23Kum-Song Jong
Previous Iran Lineups
Previous North Korea Lineups
Iran Squad
North Korea Squad
World Cup qualifying Table
World Cup Qualification AFC 2nd Round Group A
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18:3 | 16 |
| 2 | Kuwait | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6:6 | 7 |
| 3 | India | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3:7 | 5 |
| 4 | Afghanistan | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3:14 | 5 |
World Cup Qualification AFC 2nd Round Group B
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24:0 | 18 |
| 2 | North Korea | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11:7 | 9 |
| 3 | Syria | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9:12 | 7 |
| 4 | Myanmar | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3:28 | 1 |
World Cup Qualification AFC 2nd Round Group C
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20:1 | 16 |
| 2 | China | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9:9 | 8 |
| 3 | Thailand | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9:9 | 8 |
| 4 | Singapore | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5:24 | 1 |
World Cup Qualification AFC 2nd Round Group D
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oman | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11:2 | 13 |
| 2 | Kyrgyzstan | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 11 |
| 3 | Malaysia | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:9 | 10 |
| 4 | Chinese Taipei | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2:17 | 0 |
World Cup Qualification AFC 2nd Round Group E
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iran | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 16:4 | 14 |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13:4 | 14 |
| 3 | Turkmenistan | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4:14 | 2 |
| 4 | Hong Kong | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4:15 | 2 |
World Cup Qualification AFC 2nd Round Group F
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iraq | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17:2 | 18 |
| 2 | Indonesia | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:8 | 10 |
| 3 | Vietnam | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6:10 | 6 |
| 4 | Philippines | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3:14 | 1 |
World Cup Qualification AFC 2nd Round Group G
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16:4 | 13 |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:3 | 13 |
| 3 | Tajikistan | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:7 | 8 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1:26 | 0 |
World Cup Qualification AFC 2nd Round Group H
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UAE | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16:2 | 16 |
| 2 | Bahrain | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11:3 | 11 |
| 3 | Yemen | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5:9 | 5 |
| 4 | Nepal | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2:20 | 1 |
World Cup Qualification AFC 2nd Round Group I
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 22:0 | 18 |
| 2 | Palestine | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6:6 | 8 |
| 3 | Lebanon | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5:8 | 6 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1:20 | 1 |
World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Group A
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iran | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 19:8 | 23 |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 14:7 | 21 |
| 3 | UAE | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15:8 | 15 |
| 4 | Qatar | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 17:24 | 13 |
| 5 | Kyrgyzstan | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12:18 | 8 |
| 6 | North Korea | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 9:21 | 3 |
World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Group B
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 20:7 | 22 |
| 2 | Jordan | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16:8 | 16 |
| 3 | Iraq | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9:9 | 15 |
| 4 | Oman | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9:14 | 11 |
| 5 | Palestine | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10:13 | 10 |
| 6 | Kuwait | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 7:20 | 5 |
World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Group C
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 30:3 | 23 |
| 2 | Australia | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 16:7 | 19 |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7:8 | 13 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9:20 | 12 |
| 5 | China | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7:20 | 9 |
| 6 | Bahrain | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5:16 | 6 |
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