Match analysis
WorldGulf Cup of Nations
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Gulf Cup of Nations fixture.
Iraq got the job done on Saturday 26 September, winning 3-2 away at Kuwait (Gulf Cup of Nations). It was goalless at half-time.
For Kuwait, Y. Nasser (75', 90') was on target. The goals for Iraq came from Z. Iqbal (52'), S. Rasheed (83') and K. Nabeel (90+9'). A. Al Awadi was sent off for Kuwait in stoppage time.
2W 2D 6L0.80 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| KuwaitHome | Rating | IraqAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,500 | Overall | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Match venue | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | At home | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Away | 1,500 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,500 | Attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Defence | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Home attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Away attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Home defence | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Away defence | 1,500 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,500 | Goal environment | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Home goals | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Away goals | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Close games | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Winning margin | 1,500 |
Match venue compares Kuwait at home with Iraq away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
In six meetings since September 2018, Iraq have won three and three were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Kuwait vs Iraq prediction page.