Main Tip
Back Iran to win by a small margin FIFA World Cup
Iran vs New Zealand
Prediction
Based on recent form, Iran look steadier and carry the better overall results, so the edge goes to a narrow home win. However, head-to-head data and confirmed lineups are limited, so the call should remain cautious.
AI Prediction
Home 52%
Draw 28%
Away 20%
home
Predicted Score
Iran 1-0 New Zealand
Match Analysis
Iran show the stronger recent profile, going 4 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 matches, with several clean sheets along the way. New Zealand are 1 win, 1 draw, and 8 losses across their last 10, and have lost 6 of their last 7. The current 1X2 prices also lean toward Iran. There is no direct head-to-head list available here, and confirmed starting lineups are not provided, so a conservative view is more suitable: Iran have the better chance to edge a relatively low-scoring match.
Team Stats
| Iran | Stat | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | Home team | New Zealand |
| World Cup | Competition | World Cup |
| 20 | Ranking | 85 |
| 11W-6D-3L | Season record | 8W-2D-10L |
| -0.50 | Handicap | -0.50 |
Tips
Goals Market
Lean under 2.5 goals, with a likely tight game and limited data support Correct Score
Iran to win 1-0 Related Predictions
Recent Form (Last 5)
Iran
05/06/26 Mali 2-0 W
29/05/26 Gambia 1-3 W
31/03/26 Costa Rica 5-0 W
27/03/26 Nigeria 1-2 L
18/11/25 Uzbekistan 0-0 D
13/11/25 Cape Verde 0-0 D
14/10/25 Tanzania 2-0 W
11/10/25 Russia 2-1 L
08/09/25 Uzbekistan 0-0 D
04/09/25 Tajikistan 2-2 D
New Zealand
07/06/26 England 1-0 L
03/06/26 Haiti 4-0 L
30/03/26 Chile 4-1 W
27/03/26 Finland 0-2 L
19/11/25 Ecuador 2-0 L
16/11/25 Colombia 2-1 L
14/10/25 Norway 1-1 D
10/10/25 Poland 1-0 L
09/09/25 Australia 1-3 L
05/09/25 Australia 1-0 L
Current Odds
| Bookmaker | Home | Draw | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Snapshot | 1.86 | 3.40 | 4.75 |
| Asian Handicap | 1.02 | 0.50 | 0.87 |
Historical Odds Movement
| Date | Home | Draw | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 Opening | 1.87 | 3.50 | 4.40 |
| 1X2 Current | 1.86 | 3.40 | 4.75 |
| AH Opening | 0.98 | 0.50 | 0.84 |
| AH Current | 1.02 | 0.50 | 0.87 |
Next 3 Fixtures
Iran
Jun 22 Belgium WORLD CUP
Jun 27 Egypt WORLD CUP
Jan 9 China ASIAN CUP
New Zealand
Jun 22 Egypt WORLD CUP
Jun 27 Belgium WORLD CUP