Qatar vs Iraq Prediction: Both sides are capable of finding the back of the net

On Friday, the Lions of Mesopotamia will face off against Qatar at the Amman International Stadium. Iraq have been playing some fantastic football of late, winning both the Gulf Cup and King’s Cup. Both sides are familiar with each other, and we expect a close contest when they square off in Jordan tomorrow.

Qatar

FIFA Ranking: 61st

Last five matches: DWLLD

The Maroons head here following their (1-1) share of the spoils against Russia in a friendly game. Qatar were the better side, creating a barrage of chances against the European team. They finally got their much-deserved goal in the 70th minute when Ahmed Alaaldin found the back of the net. The Maroons thought they had all the points in the bag until Alexsandr Soldatenkov leveled for Russia in the 90th minute. The result came after a disappointing performance against Kenya in a friendly match.

Qatar will play two international friendlies before the AFC Asian Cup later next year and must be able to prove themselves beforehand.

Iraq

FIFA Ranking: 69th

Last five games: WLLWW

The Lions of Mesopotamia have been up and running since the appointment of their Spanish coach, Jesus Casas Garcia. The former Cadiz B coach averaged 2.11 points per match and has won the Gulf Cup and Kings Cup for Iraq. Iraq are unbeaten in their previous eight competitive games except for the two friendlies where they lost to Colombia and Russia.

Iraq have managed one win over their last six International Friendly games.

Expert Betting Tips

Both sides have won four apiece in their previous eight meetings. Iraq were the recent winner, following their (2-1) victory in the semifinals of the Gulf Cup. Qatar always turn up in Friendly games, unlike Iraq, who have won once in their last International friendly. Considering the fact that this encounter will be played on neutral ground, and since nothing is at stake here, we expect both teams to play with freedom; bet on BTTS for 1.96.

We expect Iraq to do the double over their opponent as coach Jesus would like to continue his remarkable run against Asian teams; bet on away win either half for 1.92.

We expect to see more goals after the break for 2.15.

Good luck!