Iran vs North Korea Prediction & Betting Tips (10 June)

Already present in the last 3 editions of the World Cup , Iran will continue well with a 4th consecutive participation in 2026. This selection which is one of the strong places for Asian football is still at the top of this pool A despite its lived defeat last week against Qatar 1-0. A setback without real consequence therefore since it always has the possibility of finishing in the lead. Before that, the Team Meli had chained 4 consecutive successes against Qatar 4-1, North Korea 2-3, Kyrgyzistan 2-3 and the United Arab Emirates 2-0 before a sharing of points against Uzbekistan 2-2 . In the face, North Korea will have practically only act of presence in this hen A of these eliminations.

Overwhelmed by competition, the North Koreans have still not won the slightest success during the 9 days they played in this 3rd round and it is therefore logically that they close the walking with only 3 small points on the clock. Last March, Chollima was heavily beaten by Qatar 5-1 and more difficult by the United Arab Emirates 1-2. On the other hand, North Korea managed to hang Kyrgyzistan last week 2-2. 

For this gathering, Iran is forced to do without the defenders Hosseini (Kayserispor, 28 Sél) and Kanaanizadegan (Persepolis, 59 Sél), the TORABI (Tractor, 51 Sél), Gholizadeh (Lech Poznan, 42 Sél) and Mohebi (Rostov, 11 goals in 28 sel) and the attackers Azmoun (Al Ahli) 57 goals in 91 Sél) and Jahanbakhsh (17 goals in 91 Sél) who are all on the side. In addition, the left side Mohammadi will be suspended after being expelled against Qatar. Beaten in the Champions League final, Mehdi Taremi (Inter, 54 goals in 93 Sél) is there but he could not do anything to avoid his own defeat last week when he nevertheless presents great statistics in these qualifiers (4 goals and 3 assists). Absent Thursday, the important Ghayedi (9 goals in 27 sel) could this time be able to play. The only potentially known head of this team, Han Kwang-Song, which went through the Serie has during her career, is not present on this gathering.

Also, all of the convened players bear the colors of local teams and are obviously all unknown to the general public. Note, however, the packages of the Kim Kuk-Bom (Ryomyong, 20 Sél) and The striker Ri Jo-Guk (Ryomyong, 3 goals in 9 sel) who were there in March while the top scorer in this selection Jong Il-Gwan (31 goals in 85 Sél) has been absent since last November. The defender and Captain Jang Kuk-Chol (Hwaebul, 74 Sél) is there the Kang Kuk-Chol (Rimyongsu, 29 Sél) and the striker RiE Il-Song (Ryomyong, 5 goals in 14 sel) are also on the bridge. The last city also marked on the last day. 

• Summary: Iran is going head to head with North Korea starting on 10 Jun 2025 at 16:00 UTC at Imam Reza Stadium stadium, Mashhad city, Iran. The match is a part of the World Cup Qualification, AFC, Round 3, Group A .
• Iran Feedinco Rating: 6.97
• North Korea Feedinco Rating: 6.27