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Friendlies | Thu 24 Sep, 15:00

Uzbekistan v Iran Stats

Data last updated: Wed 23 Sep 2026, 08:05 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This friendly match between Uzbekistan and Iran offers a tactical battle where Iran enters with stronger recent form, having secured more points and a better defensive record. Iran's ability to control matches and limit opponents' chances contrasts with Uzbekistan's more open style, which has seen higher goals conceded. Both teams have shown a tendency for matches with goals, but Iran's more efficient attack and defensive discipline set the stage for a likely away victory in this encounter.

BT4Y best bet

Iran to Win

  • Iran holds a 70% to win, indicating strong in their superiority.
  • Uzbekistan concedes an average of 2 goals per game, while Iran concedes only 0.75, highlighting defensive strength.
  • Both teams have a 75% rate of matches going over 2.5 goals, suggesting attacking openness.
  • Uzbekistan averages 7 shots per game with 1.5 on target, showing moderate offensive threat.
  • Player data shows Uzbekistan's I. Sergeev as a key attacking figure with high shot volume and goal threat.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Iran to win with a 70% chance, reflecting their superior recent form and defensive solidity. Iran concedes fewer goals and has accumulated more points recently, indicating better match control. Uzbekistan's higher goals conceded and reliance on individual attackers like I. Sergeev suggest vulnerabilities. The price offers positive value given the implied chance is only 40.8%, making Iran to Win a strong selection based on form and defensive metrics.

Model Win Probability70%
Strong positive
Implied Market Chance40.8%
Positive
Recent Defensive RecordIran concedes 0.75 goals per game vs Uzbekistan's 2
Strong positive
Uzbekistan Offensive ThreatI. Sergeev averages 8.18 shots on target per 90 minutes
Neutral
Goals Over 2.5 RateBoth teams at 75%
Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Iran's recent defensive discipline and superior form make them the likely winners in this friendly. Their ability to limit Uzbekistan's attacking threats, combined with more consistent point accumulation, provides a solid foundation for victory. The data supports Iran's control over the match tempo and defensive resilience, making Iran to Win a sensible choice.

Main risk

Rotation, motivation and a slow tempo are the main cautions before treating the result price as settled.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match outcome and tactical control

“Iran's defensive organization and recent form give them a clear edge over Uzbekistan, whose attack relies heavily on a few key players. This match should see Iran controlling the game and limiting Uzbekistan's scoring opportunities effectively.”

Key Data Signals

Iran to Win evidence

Iran holds a 70% to win, indicating strong in their superiority.

Uzbekistan concedes an average of 2 goals per game, while Iran concedes only 0.75, highlighting defensive strength.

Both teams have a 75% rate of matches going over 2.5 goals, suggesting attacking openness.

Uzbekistan averages 7 shots per game with 1.5 on target, showing moderate offensive threat.

What To Watch In The Data

Iran to Win notes

  • Over the last ten meetings, the average goals per game stand at 1.5, indicating relatively low-scoring encounters historically.
  • However, recent form shows both teams have a 75% rate of matches going over 2.5 goals, suggesting a shift towards more open, attacking games.
  • This trend points to a higher tempo and increased scoring chances in this friendly compared to past encounters.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Uzbekistan1.75
Avg goals scored
Iran2.75
Uzbekistan2
Avg goals conceded
Iran0.75
Uzbekistan75%
BTTS rate
Iran50%
Uzbekistan75%
Over 2.5 goals
Iran75%
Best odds for this sectionOver 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 80% vs implied 69% · edge +11 pts
1.44
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 63%
2.1
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 57%
2.4
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 35%
5
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 42%
1.53
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BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 29%
1.67
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Both teams have a 75% rate of matches exceeding 2.5 goals, indicating a propensity for open games with multiple scoring chances. However, Iran's lower BTTS rate of 50% compared to Uzbekistan's 75% suggests Iran's matches are more controlled defensively. This mix points to a game with goals but possibly fewer from Iran's side, balancing attacking intent and defensive discipline.
Market odds

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

Market aligned with main pickIran to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 56% vs implied 41% · edge +15 pts
2.45
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Iran Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 71%
1.78
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 63%
2.1
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 57%
2.4
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Over 8.5 CornersBetUK guide price · model 53%
2
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The Iran to Win market shows positive value as the model assigns a 70% chance of victory, while the imply only a 40.8% chance. This discrepancy indicates the market underestimates Iran's chances, making the selection attractive. The price is stable without warning flags, suggesting a straightforward value opportunity based on form and defensive metrics.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Uzbekistan3
Avg corners for
Iran-
Uzbekistan8
Avg total corners
Iran-
Uzbekistan1.5
Avg yellow cards
Iran-
Uzbekistan7
Avg shots
Iran-
Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBetfred guide price · Model 47% vs implied 36% · edge +10.6 pts
2.75
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Over 8.5 CornersBetUK guide price · model 53%
2
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4
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Uzbekistan averages 3 corners and 7 shots per game with 1.5 on target, reflecting moderate offensive pressure. Card data for Uzbekistan shows 1.5 yellows per game, indicating a moderately physical approach. Iran's lack of visible corner and card data limits detailed analysis but their defensive record suggests disciplined play. The match may feature sustained Uzbek pressure but Iran's defensive resilience could limit dangerous set-piece opportunities.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Uzbekistan

LLWD
Last 51W 1D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 1D 2L
08 Jun 2026A Netherlands1-2
02 Jun 2026A Canada0-2
30 Jan 2026H FC Urartu4-2
26 Jan 2026H China2-2

Iran

WWWL
Last 53W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 0D 1L
04 Jun 2026H Mali2-0
29 May 2026H Gambia3-1
31 Mar 2026A Costa Rica5-0
27 Mar 2026H Nigeria1-2
Market aligned with main pickIran to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 56% vs implied 41% · edge +15 pts
2.45
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Away / DrawBetfred guide price · model 84%
1.44
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Iran Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 71%
1.78
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Iran's recent form is superior, having collected 9 points compared to Uzbekistan's 4 in recent matches. Iran concedes only 0.75 goals per game, demonstrating strong defensive performances, while Uzbekistan concedes twice as many. Iran's more consistent point accumulation and defensive control provide a clear momentum advantage heading into this friendly.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

1Uzbekistan wins
5Draws
4Iran wins
18 Nov 2025Uzbekistan v Iran0-0
08 Sep 2025Iran v Uzbekistan0-1
25 Mar 2025Iran v Uzbekistan2-2
10 Oct 2024Uzbekistan v Iran0-0
11 Jun 2024Iran v Uzbekistan0-0
21 Nov 2023Uzbekistan v Iran2-2
Market aligned with main pickIran to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 56% vs implied 41% · edge +15 pts
2.45
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 63%
2.1
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 57%
2.4
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The head-to-head sample of ten matches shows an average of 1.5 goals per game, indicating historically tight contests. This limited scoring history suggests defensive caution between the sides. However, recent attacking trends and form data suggest this match may see more offensive action, making the historical H2H a cautious but not definitive guide.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Friendlies

Uzbekistan4
Played
Iran4
Uzbekistan1.8
Avg goals for
Iran2.8
Uzbekistan2
Avg goals against
Iran0.8
Uzbekistan0
Clean sheets
Iran2
Market aligned with main pickIran to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 56% vs implied 41% · edge +15 pts
2.45
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Iran Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 71%
1.78
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Season-long statistics reinforce Iran's defensive strength, conceding fewer goals and maintaining tighter matches. Uzbekistan's higher goals conceded and similar attacking output suggest a more open but vulnerable style. Iran's balanced attack and defense support their chances to control the game and secure a win in this fixture.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

75%Uzbekistan Over 2.5
75%Iran Over 2.5
1.5H2H avg goals
Over the last ten meetings, the average goals per game stand at 1.5, indicating relatively low-scoring encounters historically. However, recent form shows both teams have a 75% rate of matches going over 2.5 goals, suggesting a shift towards more open, attacking games. This trend points to a higher tempo and increased scoring chances in this friendly compared to past encounters.

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Betting context

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