Saudi Arabia vs Iraq
The rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iraq has been an exciting journey for football lovers. Since 2004, both teams have faced each other 16 times, creating several moments of excitement and a lot of statistics that define their encounters. In this blog post, we delve deep into the numbers and facts that make this matchup one to watch.
H2H Overview: Wins, Draws, and Goals
From the 16 matches between Saudi Arabia and Iraq:
- Iraq comes out on top with 8 wins, having scored 23 goals, AVE: 1.4
- Saudi Arabia has 5 wins, having scored 14 goals, AVE: 0.9
Draws: 3 matches had no winner.
Key Stats and Percentages
- Asian Handicap Win %: 0.0%
- Total Goals Over 2.5 %: 33.3%
- An average of 2.0 goals in these matches shows competitive, low-scoring games.
Recent Form and Trends
- Saudi Arabia's Home Advantage: In 56.67% of their home matches, the total goals (team + opponent) exceeded 1.5.
- Away Performance of Iraq: The average goals of Iraq in this, 2023 season is 1.28 per match, with 47.37% of their away matches seeing over 1.5 total goals.
Predictions and Next Matches
- Next Encounter: Gulf Cup, Group B, December 28, 2024
- Historical Edge: Iraq appears to have the edge due to their higher win record and scoring rate.
Prediction Tip: Iraq, being in such form and having a good history, can carry the momentum of scoring into this match in the Gulf Cup.
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Conclusion
The Saudi Arabia vs Iraq rivalry has been one of perseverance and wits. While Iraq does hold the statistical advantage, it cannot discount Saudi Arabia's ability to turn up big in big matches. Fans of football around the world are sure and eager for their next chapter in December 2024.
For more match previews, predictions, and stats, stay tuned!
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