Iraq vs United Arab Emirates Prediction & Betting Tips (18 November)

By drawing the first leg 1-1, Iraq continued its unbeaten streak of a sixth match without defeat in all competitions. Their last defeat now dates back to the 3rd round of the Asian zone qualifiers against serious South Korea 0-2. Since then, the Iraqis have passed the second by winning four times against Jordan in the 3rd qualifying round 0-1, against Hong Kong 2-1 and Thailand 0-1 as part of the annual Kings Cup friendly tournament played in Bangkok or even against Indonesia in the first match of the fourth qualifying round 1-0. But forced into a draw against Saudi Arabia 0-0, Iraq had to go through this 5th round. The United Arab Emirates would have been well inspired to win the 1st round at home but they cruelly lacked precision in the last gesture 1-1.

From now on, we will have to do the work on the road, which is not a foregone conclusion since this selection has lost three of its last six matches on the road in all competitions. In the 3rd round of World Cup qualifying in Iran 2-0 and in Uzbekistan 1-0 as well as against Qatar in the fourth round 2-1. A defeat which condemned him to play this 5th round despite a victory against Oman 2-1. 

• Summary: Iraq is going head to head with United Arab Emirates starting on 18 Nov 2025 at 16:00 UTC at Basra International Stadium stadium, Basra city, Iraq. The match is a part of the World Cup Qualification, AFC, Round 5 .