Iraq vs Yemen Prediction: Iraq Looking to Stay Unbeaten in Home

In the upcoming fixture of the Arabian Gulf Cup, Iraq will be up against Yemen at the Basra International Stadium in Basra. Going in the contest, the hosts have managed to stay unbeaten and are among the top favorties for qualifying in the semifinals. According to the table standings, Yemen stands at the bottom of the points table with two back to back defeats. If Iraq manages to either win or draw the contest against Yemen it will qualify for the next stage. The last time tehse two sides played against each other in the Gulf Cup, the game ended in a draw (0-0).

Iraq - Quite Confident at Home (WDDLD)

From the last five games played, Iraq has managed to win a single game and that too came agasint Saudi Arabia (0-2) recently. In the last game, Ibrahim Bayesh and Aso Rostam were spot on with goals in the 30th and 86th minutes of play. Against Saudi Arabia, Iraq managed a 52% possession with an accurate passing percentage of just 43%. Moreover, it had 11 shots, with 7 on target. Iraq will walk in as the favorite to win and score maximum two goals.

Key Players for Iraq

• A. Hussein
• H. Abdulkareem
• I. Bayesh

Yemen - Demonstrated a Decent Performance Against Oman Previously (LLLLD)

Yemen is certainly struggling through the tough phase, where it is failing to deliver high performances. With four consecutive defeats, Yemen is likely to walk in as the least favorites for winning and making this Group interesting. However, if Yemen manages to win the qualification scenario of Oman, Iraq, and Saudi will get more intense. In the game against Oman, Yemen was quite solid, apart from the Own Gal scored in the 2nd minute of play. For Yemen, Abdulwasea Al-Matari and Omar Al-Dahi scored goals, giving their team some hope throughout the game.

Key Players for Yemen

• Harwan Al Zubaidi
• A. Maher
• A. Al Matari

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the contest, Iraq will be automatic favorites to win and score two or more goals. The game total is expected to be over 2.5 goals and both sides to score. Moreover, it is predicted that Iraq will strike in the first 20 minutes of play.

• Total Over 2.5 for 1.75
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 3.25
• Correct Score 2-1 for 9