Iraq vs Venezuela
💰 Finding the Value
Our model probability vs the consensus across 12 bookmakers. Positive edge means we think this outcome is more likely than the market implies.
| Selection | Odds | Market % | Model % | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq Win | 9/4 3.24 | 29% | 30% | +1% |
| Draw Value | 2/1 3.08 | 30% | 39% | +9% |
| Venezuela Win | 5/4 2.26 | 41% | 31% | -10% |
View pre-match analysis What we said before kickoff
🔍 Key Stats
Form: Iraq in decent overall form (LLWWWW) with back-to-back home wins; Venezuela struggling badly away (LLL) and barely scoring.
H2H: Limited data available between these nations.
Stakes: Friendly match with no competitive pressure, but Iraq playing at home with national pride and Venezuela in poor recent form.
Betting: Venezuela's dismal 0.3 avg goals scored away makes BTTS unlikely; low xG totals (Iraq 0.79, Venezuela 0.75) and Venezuela's defensive shape point to under 2.5 goals.
⚔️ Head to Head
Limited data — no significant H2H trend available to influence prediction.
🎲 Betting Tips
Both Teams to Score: No
Venezuela have averaged just 0.3 goals scored in recent matches and have lost all three away fixtures, suggesting they are highly unlikely to find the net against a well-organized Iraq defense. Iraq's home defensive record (WW at home) further supports Venezuela being shut out.
Over 2.5 Goals: No
With combined xG of only 1.54, Venezuela scoring at a rate of 0.3 goals per game away from home, and both teams in a low-stakes friendly, the total goals are expected to stay well under 2.5. A tight 1-0 result fits the evidence comfortably.