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United Arab Emirates U20 vs Iraq U20

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Friendly International
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Match Events

7' Event
Al Rubaye Z.

AI Match Summary

Iraq U20 in this Friendly International matchup, with the score ending 0-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Iraq U20.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

23%
United Arab Emirates U20
20%
Draws
57%
Iraq U20
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Iraq U20

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

57% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Iraq U20 lately — more wins on the board than United Arab Emirates U20.
  • 57% — that's where the model lands on Iraq U20 taking it.
  • Regular Friendly International form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • History favors Iraq U20 here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 25%
Over 2.5 Goals 21%
Over 3.5 Goals 6.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 3%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 29.6%
United Arab Emirates U20 Clean Sheet 27%
Iraq U20 Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric United Arab Emirates U20 Iraq U20
Matches Played 27 31
Wins 9 17
Draws 7 7
Losses 11 7
Goals Scored 1.41 1.65
Goals Conceded 1.26 0.74
Expected Goals (xG) 0.13 0.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 3, 2026 AFC Asian Cup U20
United Arab Emirates U20 vs Iraq U20
1:2
Mar 28, 2026 WAFF Championship U20
Iraq U20 vs United Arab Emirates U20
0:0
Jan 10, 2026 Friendly International
United Arab Emirates U20 vs Iraq U20
0:2
Jan 7, 2026 Friendly International
United Arab Emirates U20 vs Iraq U20
0:1
Oct 17, 2023 Friendly International
United Arab Emirates U20 vs Iraq U20
1:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

United Arab Emirates U20 Compare

Avg xG / game 0.1
Avg xA / game 0.07

Iraq U20 Compare

Top Goalscorer Al Rubaye Z.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.68
Avg xA / game 0.42

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

United Arab Emirates U20 25 / 100
Iraq U20 59 / 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
United Arab Emirates U20 Iraq U20

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Iraq U20 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

Attacking prowess: United Arab Emirates U20 scored in 67% of their last 27 outings.

Games between these two average 2.00 goals.

Iraq U20 has conceded goals in 48% of their last 31 outings.

United Arab Emirates U20 went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

United Arab Emirates U20 VS Iraq U20
0.13 Goals Scored 0.75
0.75 Goals Conceded 0.13
25% Over 1.5 25%
13% Over 2.5 13%
13% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

United Arab Emirates U20

(Home)
06 Sept
United Arab Emirates U20
3 : 2
Turkmenistan U20
03 Sept
United Arab Emirates U20
1 : 2
Iraq U20
31 Aug
Thailand U20
1 : 0
United Arab Emirates U20
24 Aug
Kuwait U20
1 : 0
United Arab Emirates U20
21 Aug
Indonesia U20
0 : 0
United Arab Emirates U20
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Iraq U20

(Away)
06 Sept
Iraq U20
3 : 1
Thailand U20
03 Sept
United Arab Emirates U20
1 : 2
Iraq U20
31 Aug
Iraq U20
1 : 2
Turkmenistan U20
25 Aug
Iran U20
0 : 0
Iraq U20
22 Aug
Indonesia U20
1 : 2
Iraq U20
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