Senegal vs Iran Prediction: We expect both teams to settle for a stalemate here

Following their (2-0) win over Bolivia last week, the Lions of Teranga will square off Iran at the Motion Invest Arena in Austria on Tuesday. Both teams will be representing their country in Qatar later this year, and we expect nothing short of a fascinating matchup.

Senegal

Last five matches: WWWWW

The AFCON reigning champions are full of confidence heading into this match after their (2-0) victory over Bolivia. Two goals from Sadio Mane and Boulaye Dia were enough to hand them their fifth win in a row.

Senegal will be among the few countries representing Africa in the forthcoming World Cup competition in Qatar after defeating Egypt in the return leg of the qualifiers.

According to FIFA, Senegal are the best team in Africa and are 18th overall best National team in the world. The Lions of Teranga are unbeaten in the last nine matches at home and have won eight and drawn one in that process.

Key player: Mane

Iran

Last five games: WLWLW

After securing their ticket to the World Cup in March, the Lions of Persia will play their third friendly game in a row. Their matchup against Algeria in June ended in a (2-1) loss against the Northern African side; however, Iran bounced back as they defeated Uruguay (1-0) a few days ago.

Iran will be gracing the World Cup tournament in Qatar after eight wins, one draw and a loss against South Korea. That's twenty-five points from a possible thirty.

A win here will further strengthen their morale as they prepare for Qatar 2022.

Iran has never lost a home match in the past three years and is ranked 23rd best team in the world.

Key player: Sardar Azmoum

Expert Betting Tips

Two of the best teams in their continent will clash in Austria today, and both teams are solid defensive teams with significant attacking threats up front. It will be a tight contest, and we expect both teams to settle for a draw here; bet on a full-time draw for 3.26.

Both teams head into this game with similar form, and we expect them to score a goal each for 2.03.

A correct score of (1-1) might surface here for 5.00.

Good luck!