Saudi Arabia vs Iraq Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Oct 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Saudi Arabia vs Iraq

Saudi Arabia host Iraq in this World Cup qualifying fixture, with kick-off set for 15:30 on Tuesday 14 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Iraq to Cover the Line?

We will go for Iraq +0.75 on the Asian Handicap at a price of -125. We will divide our stake equally between +0.5 and +1.0 with some confidence that we can see a win or draw against Saudi Arabia.

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Both Teams Won Last Time Out

Saudi Arabia won last time out by a 3-2 World Cup qualifying scoreline. It was on the road against Indonesia.

Iraq won their previous game, beating Indonesia at home. It was a 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory.

Asia World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Saudi Arabia	1	1	0	0	3	2	1	3:2	3
2	Iraq	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	1:0	3

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Saudi Arabia vs Iraq Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Saudi Arabia vs Iraq betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

Iraq +0.75 at betting odds of -125 look like the best wager in this World Cup qualifying clash. There’s a growing confidence for this Asian Handicap pick and we expect the visitors to be competitive throughout this contest.

A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key World Cup qualifying stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Saudi Arabia vs Iraq stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Iraq in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Iraq in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Iraq in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Saudi Arabia in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Saudi Arabia in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Saudi Arabia in 3 consecutive games at home.

Iraq +0.75 Probability

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 55.6% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Saudi Arabia 1 - 1 Iraq

We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +410. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Saudi Arabia vs Iraq 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.

Saudi Arabia Full-Time Odds Suggest Victory

With a 59% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Saudi Arabia are favourites to prosper in this World Cup qualifying encounter and they’re available at -143 with the bookies. Iraq are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +425.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Saudi Arabia are +140 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Iraq are +450 and the draw is priced at +105.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get -150 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-143

X

+250

2

+425

Half-Time Result

1

+140

X

+105

2

+450

Double Chance

1X

-599

12

-333

X2

-100

Draw No Bet

1

-350

2

+250

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-100

2 Hcp +0.75

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-167

Over 2.5

+130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+110

No

-150

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Saudi Arabia Stats

Iraq Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

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Saudi Arabia vs Iraq Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Saudi Arabia vs Iraq team news. Stay in the know with the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups and up-to-date injury news.