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Iran vs New Zealand Prediction & H2H Stats
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World Championship 2026 SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA 
Match Events
7'
7'
Just E.
Assist: Wood Ch.
32'
32'
Rezaeian R.
46'
46'
Sub
Yousefi A. In: Ghaedi M.
Out: Yousefi A.
AI Match Summary
The World Championship 2026 game between Iran and New Zealand finished 2-2.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
20%
35%
45%
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: New Zealand
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
45%
/ Medium Confidence
- New Zealand haven't matched Iran's recent run of results.
- 45% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 29.6%
Iran Clean Sheet 23%
New Zealand Clean Sheet 68%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Iran | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 28 |
| Wins | 14 | 12 |
| Draws | 7 | 4 |
| Losses | 7 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1.64 | 2.21 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.93 | 1.36 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Jun 16, 2026 World Championship
Iran vs New Zealand
2:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Iran Compare
Top Goalscorer Rezaeian R.
1 Goals Assists Leader Mohebi M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 1
New Zealand Compare
Top Goalscorer Just E.
2 Goals Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Iran 33 / 100
New Zealand 41 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Iran New Zealand
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick New Zealand Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
H2H data points to 4.00 goals as a typical output.
Attacking prowess: Iran scored in 75% of their last 28 outings.
New Zealand let in goals in 68% of their last 28 matches.
Iran has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Iran VS New Zealand
1.75 Goals Scored 1.25
0.75 Goals Conceded 2.25
75% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 75%
38% Over 3.5 75%
Recent Form & Match History
Iran
(Home) 29 Sept
Russia
2 : 0 Iran
24 Sept
Uzbekistan
3 : 1 Iran
27 Jun
Egypt
1 : 1 Iran
21 Jun
Belgium
0 : 0 Iran
16 Jun
Iran
2 : 2 New Zealand
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16 Jun
Iran
2 : 2 New Zealand
04 Jun
Iran
2 : 0 Mali
29 May
Iran
3 : 1 Gambia
27 Mar
Iran
1 : 2 Nigeria
13 Nov
Iran
1 : 0 Cape Verde
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New Zealand
(Away) 01 Oct
Panama
1 : 2 New Zealand
27 Sept
China
0 : 3 New Zealand
24 Sept
Palestine
2 : 2 New Zealand
27 Jun
New Zealand
1 : 5 Belgium
22 Jun
New Zealand
1 : 3 Egypt
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01 Oct
Panama
1 : 2 New Zealand
27 Sept
China
0 : 3 New Zealand
24 Sept
Palestine
2 : 2 New Zealand
16 Jun
Iran
2 : 2 New Zealand
06 Jun
England
1 : 0 New Zealand
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
Promotion - World Championship 2026 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 4 |
| 3 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:10 | 1 |
Promotion - World Championship 2026 (Play Offs)
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League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:8 | 0 |
Promotion - World Championship 2026 (Play Offs)
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League Standings (Group 4)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 4 |
| 4 | Turkey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
Promotion - World Championship 2026 (Play Offs)
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League Standings (Group 5)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Curacao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:9 | 1 |
Promotion - World Championship 2026 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams
League Standings (Group 6)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10:4 | 7 |
| 2 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:12 | 0 |
Promotion - World Championship 2026 (Play Offs)
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League Standings (Group 7)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:2 | 5 |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:10 | 1 |
Promotion - World Championship 2026 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams
League Standings (Group 8)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:0 | 7 |
| 2 | Cape Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:5 | 2 |
Promotion - World Championship 2026 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams
League Standings (Group 9)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:7 | 6 |
| 3 | Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 3 |
| 4 | Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:12 | 0 |
Promotion - World Championship 2026 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams
League Standings (Group 10)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 3 | Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 0 |
Promotion - World Championship 2026 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams
League Standings (Group 11)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:1 | 5 |
| 3 | D.R. Congo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:11 | 0 |
Promotion - World Championship 2026 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams
League Standings (Group 12)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 2 | Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:4 | 0 |
Promotion - World Championship 2026 (Play Offs)
Ranking of third-placed teams
