Iraq vs Oman Prediction & Betting Tips - Gulf Cup
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by Thobelani Moyo | in Football Predictions
The Arabian Gulf Cup gets underway in Group A this Monday as Iraq battle last term’s finalists, Oman, at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium. This opening encounter sees a home win and under 2.5 goals as our preferred prediction. This is in light of Iraq's recent dominance in this fixture, winning their last two matches by a 1-0 scoreline.
Iraq have made 18th appearances in the Arabian Gulf Cup and have won the tournament four times, including clinching their latest crown in 2023.
The triumph marked a historic moment, ending their 35-year wait for a title.
Unfortunately, the Lions of Mesopotamia failed to defend their crown in the previous edition in 2024. It was a lackluster performance that saw them eliminated in the group stages after finishing third with three points in Group B.
Oman have maintained a strong presence in this tournament, as the 27th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup marks their 25th appearance.
It has been near misses for the Reds in past editions, finishing as runners-up twice in this tournament. The first was in 2023 against Iraq, their opponents in this clash, and again in 2024, when they narrowly lost to Bahrain, 2-1.
The last time they lifted the crown was in 2017. This time around, they will be hoping to go one step further after falling short in the last two editions and make a strong start to their campaign.
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Iraq vs Oman Form
Iraq and Oman Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Jun 2026 - World Cup
22 Jun 2026 - World Cup
16 Jun 2026 - World Cup
9 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
4 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
29 May 2026 - International Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Jun 2026 - World Cup
9 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - World Cup
3 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup
18 Nov 2025 - World Cup
11 Oct 2025 - World Cup
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Jun 2026 - World Cup
22 Jun 2026 - World Cup
4 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
29 May 2026 - International Friendlies
12 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup
9 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
5 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
8 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup
5 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup
2 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup
26 Nov 2025 - Arab Cup
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
8 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup
5 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup
26 Nov 2025 - Arab Cup
18 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
14 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
2 Dec 2025 - Arab Cup
11 Oct 2025 - World Cup
10 Jun 2025 - World Cup
25 Mar 2025 - World Cup
20 Mar 2025 - World Cup
Iraq vs Oman Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
100 %
0 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
19 Nov 2024 - World Cup
5 Sept 2024 - World Cup
Iraq - Oman Key Points
- Iraq are unbeaten in their last seven competitive meetings with Oman. Six of those encounters produced under 2.5 goals.
- Oman have lost their last three away matches.
- Iraq and Oman have seen ten of their last 11 competitive meetings end with under 2.5 goals.
- Oman have won just two of their last 11 Arabian Gulf Cup meetings with Iraq.
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Our Iraq vs Oman Prediction
Iraq returns to competitive action for the first time in three months after their poor display in the 2026 World Cup that saw them suffer three straight defeats. The Arabian Gulf Cup offers them an opportunity to redeem themselves.
With this marking their 12th meeting against Oman in this tournament, they have the upper hand with six wins from their previous 11 encounters. This could make for a challenging start to Oman’s campaign. They have lost their last two matches against Iraq, 1-0, suggesting another narrow defeat. Therefore, our Iraq vs Oman prediction is that Iraq wins and under 2.5 goals.
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