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World Cup | Tue 16 Jun, 23:00

Iraq v Norway Stats

Data last updated: Wed 29 Jul 2026, 04:02 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Iraq face Norway in World Cup on Tue 16 Jun, 23:00. Iraq face Norway at Boston Stadium on 17 June 2026 in a World Cup Group I opener that already feels loaded with tension.

BT4Y best bet

Kicks and the attacking movement to draw desperate challenges

  • At 11/2, Kicks and the attacking movement to draw desperate challenges implies roughly 15%, while BT4Y rates the chance closer to 30%.
  • Selection 1: Norway to Win & Over 2.5 Goals

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The 30% for Kicks and the attacking movement to draw desperate challenges sits against roughly 15% implied by the current price. Selection 1: Norway to Win & Over 2.5 Goals

Model chance vs price30% model chance against roughly 15% implied
Strong positive
Selection 1: Norway to Win & Over 2.5 GoalsArticle support
Positive
Price sensitivityEdge +15 pts
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

BT4Y analyst view: Under that scoring level is the preferred angle because norway kept four clean sheets in eight qualifiers, while Iraq's low-scoring trend saw under 2.5 goals in their last three outings. That is true, but it is also incomplete.

Main risk

That is true, but it is also incomplete.

Key Data Signals

Kicks and the attacking movement to draw desperate challenges evidence

Norway kept four clean sheets in eight qualifiers, while Iraq's low-scoring trend saw under 2.

What To Watch In The Data

Kicks and the attacking movement to draw desperate challenges notes

  • The goal line needs both attacking patterns to create box entries, transitions or set-piece pressure.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

-Iraq Over 2.5
-Norway Over 2.5
-H2H avg goals
Selection 1: Norway to Win & Over 2.5 Goals

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Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Iraq

Last 50W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 0L

No recent match sample is available for Iraq yet.

Norway

Last 50W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 0L

No recent match sample is available for Norway yet.

Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBetUK guide price · Model 38% vs implied 23% · edge +15 pts
4.33
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Iraq Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 29%
7
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 28%
7.5
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Iraq to WinBetMGM guide price · model 24%
11
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Away / DrawBetUK guide price · model 71%
1.05
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Norway Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 52%
1.1
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Norway to WinBet365 guide price · model 41%
1.2
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Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Iraq-
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Over 2.5 goals
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Market aligned with main pickUnder 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · Model 54% vs implied 42% · edge +12 pts
2.38
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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 50%
2.25
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 54%
1.57
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 68%
1.17
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 50%
1.57
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 32%
2.5
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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionIraq Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 29% vs implied 14% · edge +15 pts
7
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 28%
7.5
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Iraq to WinBetMGM guide price · model 24%
11
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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 50%
2.25
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Over 3.5 CardsBetMGM guide price
2.2
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Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price
1.83
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 50%
1.57
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Iraq Draw No Bet is positive value at the current guide price, but the price only matters if the football route is clear. Use the model-versus-implied gap as the starting point, then check whether the article context, team news and section data actually point towards the same market.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

0Iraq wins
0Draws
0Norway wins
Best odds for this sectionDrawBetMGM guide price · Model 28% vs implied 13% · edge +15 pts
7.5
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Iraq to WinBetMGM guide price · model 24%
11
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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 50%
2.25
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 50%
1.57
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Norway to WinBet365 guide price · model 41%
1.2
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There is no strong recent head-to-head sample for Draw, which makes current output, injuries and market timing more important than historic meetings.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

World Cup

Iraq3
Played
Norway6
Iraq0.3
Avg goals for
Norway2.2
Iraq4
Avg goals against
Norway1.8
Iraq0
Clean sheets
Norway0
Best odds for this sectionIraq Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 29% vs implied 14% · edge +15 pts
7
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Iraq to WinBetMGM guide price · model 24%
11
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Norway Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 52%
1.1
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Norway to WinBet365 guide price · model 41%
1.2
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Season data supports Iraq Draw No Bet when the attacking output and defensive control both point towards the same outcome. The useful read is whether those longer-term numbers create a believable route to chances, pressure and game control in this specific match.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
2Norway632011
4Iraq03003-11
World Cup standings are background only here: the useful read is whether the form and chance profile translate into control, territory and clear openings in this specific fixture.

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Prediction context

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