Iraq is the top team in Group F of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, likely to advance. They have earned 15 points in 5 matches. With a perfect lineup of strong players, Iraq will be a formidable opponent that Vietnam is about to face. Facing the West Asian team, Vietnam has a less impressive record, with only 6 points in 5 matches, ranking third in Group F, just above the Philippines.
First half prediction for Iraq vs Vietnam
Iraq has just had an impressive performance at Indonesia’s home ground. They allowed the home team to score 2 goals and failed to score any honor goal. The West Asian team played very calmly despite Indonesia’s two attacking waves, all of which were neutralized by Iraq. After being on the defensive for the first 10 minutes, coach Jesus Casas’ team began to regain control and scored the opening goal. Taking advantage of a defensive lapse, they scored the final goal, securing a 2-0 victory. This is Iraq’s third consecutive win since losing 2-3 to Jordan. Currently, coach Jesus Casas has a strong lineup. Key players like Sulaka, Natiq, Rasid, Jasmin, and Ayman are all present. They regularly train together. Among them, Ali Jasim is Iraq’s top striker, contributing 3 assists and 1 goal in the World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign. Compared to Iraq, the Vietnamese national team is at a disadvantage. We only feel the sense of victory when narrowly defeating the Philippines. The “Golden Star Warriors” won against the Philippines in a thrilling match, overtaking them with a score of 3-2 in injury time. This victory has dispelled the long-standing gloom surrounding our national team. The opportunity to advance to the second qualifying round is emerging, although the right to decide is currently in Indonesia’s hands. In the upcoming match against Iraq, Van Toan will be absent due to a suspension. However, defender Viet Anh will be present in the defensive line. Coach Kim Sang Sik has made some adjustments to the lineup. The main players such as Tien Linh, Hung Dung, and Hoang Duc will continue to impress. Tien Linh is currently the most valuable player of the Vietnamese national team, having scored a brace against the Philippines. This is the most sincere response when coach Kim Sang Sik gave him the opportunity to play. In the first 45 minutes, Iraq is capable of controlling the game. Faced with the strong opponent of the Vietnamese national team, they mostly probe and defend the goal in the first half.
- Prediction for first half score: Iraq 1-0 Vietnam.
- Asian handicap for first half: Iraq (-0.25) HT.
- Over/Under odds for first half: Under (1.0) HT.
Second half prediction for Iraq vs Vietnam
Iraq has won 4 out of their last 5 matches. They only lost to Jordan by a single goal. With 5 consecutive wins, Iraq is certain to advance to the World Cup 2026 finals. Their goal-scoring efficiency is quite good, with 13 goals scored and 5 conceded in 5 matches. The Vietnamese national team has had a poorer performance, with only 1 win and 4 losses in their last 5 matches. The “Golden Star Warriors” have only scored 5 goals while conceding twice as many. In their recent 5 encounters, Vietnam has only managed to draw once, back in 2015. Iraq has won the other 4 matches. Under the guidance of coach Philippe Troussier, Vietnam has suffered two defeats against Iraq. The West Asian team is not only strong in terms of lineup and form, but they also have the advantage of playing at home. However, they may not necessarily give their all in a match considered a formality.Iraq needs to strengthen their team to face stronger opponents in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Therefore, the total goals are unlikely to reach 3.
- Predicted full-time score: Iraq 2-0 Vietnam.
- Asian handicap full-time: Iraq (-0.75) FT.
- Total goals over/under full-time: Under (2.5) FT.
