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Iraq vs Saudi Arabia
Asia
Arabian Gulf Cup 2024 Jaber Al Mubarak Stadium, Kuwait 
Match Events
AI Match Summary
This match ends 1-3, with Saudi Arabia advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Iraq carry the better recent record into this one.
- Win probability leans Saudi Arabia's way, sitting at 90%.
- Iraq have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Saudi Arabia, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Iraq | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 13 | 12 |
| Draws | 6 | 7 |
| Losses | 11 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 0.9 | 1.07 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.23 | 1.1 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.94 | 1.31 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Iraq Compare
Saudi Arabia Compare
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Iraq's goal record stands at 67% scoring rate across 30 recent games.
Saudi Arabia has conceded goals in 67% of their last 30 outings.
Historical meetings average 2.60 goals per match.
Solid form: Iraq remains unbeaten in 1 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Iraq
(Home)Saudi Arabia
(Away)League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oman | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 5 |
| 2 | Kuwait | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 5 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahrain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:6 | 6 |
| 3 | Iraq | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Yemen | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
