Colombia vs Iraq Prediction & Betting Tips - International Friendlies
by Joseph King | in Football Predictions
Colombia will look to extend their unbeaten run to 10 games when they take on Iraq in Valencia, Spain for this international friendly on Friday. Colombia were able to overcome an early one goal deficit to earn a 2-1 win over Japan in Osaka in their most recent outing. The victory was the latest in a string of positive results for Los Cafeteros, who have won seven and drawn twice over their last nine fixtures. The South American side should have no trouble adjusting to the unfamiliar stadium as their last eight consecutive matches have come either as the away team or on a neutral field. This makes their recent unbeaten run all the more impressive. There is a good mix of youth and experience in this Colombian side which holds the 17th world ranking according to FIFA. Expect to see the likes of Juan Cuadrado and Luis Diaz in addition to some of Colombia’s talented younger players. CSKA’s Jorge Carrascal is set to make his sixth appearance up top and Fluminense’s Jhon Arias should be in line for his fifth cap in the midfield.
Iraq come into this match off the back of a 2-0 away defeat to Russia in St. Petersburg in March. The loss snapped a four game winning streak for the Lions of Mesopotamia and put an end to a six game unbeaten run. Jesus Casas’ men are coming off an impressive performance in the Gulf Cup as the host nation. Iraq was able to win the competition for the first time in 35 years following a 3-2 extra time win over Oman back in January. Iraq haven’t had much luck against teams from the Americas lately, drawing 0-0 against Ecuador and losing 4-0 to Mexico within the past eight months. The Gulf Cup win will have provided a huge shot in the arm for this Iraq side. However, the loss to Russia in their most recent outing is an ominous sign ahead of their meeting with the Colombians.
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The Best Betting Odds for Colombia v Iraq Match
Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.29 | 4.75 | 11 |
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Who will win the Colombia vs Iraq Football match?
The best predictions and winner betting odds for the match between Colombia and Iraq of International Friendlies on 6/16/23 :
- There is a probability of % ⭐ for Colombia to win this match against Iraq ⚽ with odds of 1.29 found at Bet365.
- Bet365 ⭐ has the best odds for a draw prediction ⚽️ at 4.75 which implies a probability of %.
- Currently, the best odds ⭐ for Iraq to win the match are about 11 at Bet365. That means a probability of %.
Colombia - Iraq Prediction and Best Odds:
Colombia vs Iraq prediction | Win Probability | Best Odds |
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Colombia is favoured to win | % | 1.29 |
Draw | % | 4.75 |
Iraq wins the game | % | 11 |
Colombia vs Iraq Form
Colombia and Iraq Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Mar 2023 - International Friendlies
24 Mar 2023 - International Friendlies
19 Nov 2022 - International Friendlies
27 Sep 2022 - International Friendlies
5 Jun 2022 - International Friendlies
29 Mar 2022 - World Cup
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Nov 2022 - International Friendlies
29 Mar 2022 - World Cup
24 Mar 2022 - World Cup
1 Feb 2022 - World Cup
27 Jan 2022 - World Cup
16 Nov 2021 - World Cup
Missing players
S. Arias
D. Machado
M. Jeahze
Colombia - Iraq Key Points
- Iraq have failed to score in their last eight fixtures against teams ranked 41st or better by FIFA.
- Colombia are averaging two goals scored per match over their last nine fixtures, failing to score only once during that stretch.
- You’d have to go back to 2019 for the last time that Iraq beat a team ranked inside the top 50 in the FIFA rankings.
- Six of Colombia’s last eight matches played outside of Colombia have resulted in wins.
- Colombia has scored two or more goals in five of their last six matches.
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Our Colombia vs Iraq Prediction
Iraq have made excellent progress under the management of Jesus Casas since his appointment in November of 2022. However, Colombia will be the toughest side that he has faced in his time in charge of the Gulf nation. To make matters worse, the Colombians are in good form with their last outing being a morale boosting comeback in a tricky away fixture. With the South Americans well-accustomed to playing in unfamiliar territory, we don’t expect them to have much trouble disposing of Iraq here. Our Colombia vs Iraq prediction is for Colombia to win with the -1 European handicap.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.