World Cup

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 at 23:00

Iraq

Team Performance 2 out of 10

Norway

Team Performance 2 out of 10

Iraq vs Norway Prediction | 2026 World Cup | 16/06

Iraq take on Norway at the 2026 World Cup, with kick-off at 23:00 on Tuesday, 16/06.

Football's biggest stage raises the stakes, and there is plenty to know about how these two sides approach the contest.

Below you will find our full breakdown of the match, along with the bet our team rates as the best pick for this match.

Our Recommended Bet

The team at Betting.co.uk has crunched the numbers, weighing each side's recent results, scoring patterns, and defensive record to project how this one is likely to play out.

Our model factors in past meetings, in-tournament trends, and how clinical each team has been at both ends of the pitch.

The recommended bet and the reasoning behind it are below.

Recommended Bet

Double Chance: Iraq or Draw

Why we predict Double Chance 1X

Our recommended bet is Double Chance – 1X for the Iraq vs Norway fixture.

Iraq should have enough quality to avoid defeat, especially with home advantage on their side. Whether they win or draw, the hosts are well-placed to take something from this game.

Key Betting Insights

Iraq

Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 4 of Iraq's last 5 matches

Norway

Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Both teams scored in 4 out of Norway's last 5 matches

Double Chance: Iraq or Draw: 7/2

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
11/1	6/1	2/9	8/13	5/4
16/1	6/1	2/9	4/6	7/5
13/1	11/2	1/5	8/13	5/4
12/1	5/1	1/5	1/2	6/5

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Iraq Preview

Iraq are yet to kick off their 2026 World Cup, so there is no tournament form to lean on just yet. The picture is built instead from how they arrive at the finals.

Widening the lens to every competition this season, Iraq's figures look like this:

Matches played: 24
Wins: 14
Draws: 6
Losses: 4
Goals Scored: 34 (Avg. 1.42)
Goals Conceded: 17 (Avg. 0.71)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Iraq

Goals Scored: 34

Goals Conceded: 17

Average Goals Scored: 1.42

Average Goals Conceded: 0.71

Wins: 14

Goal Difference: 17

Date	Game	Result
10/06	Iraq 0 - 2 Venezuela	L
04/06	Spain 1 - 1 Iraq	D
29/05	Andorra 0 - 1 Iraq	W
01/04	Iraq 2 - 1 Bolivia	W
18/11	Iraq 2 - 1 United Arab Emirates	W

Iraq to win the match: 12/1

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £130.00

Norway Preview

Norway are also waiting to begin their 2026 World Cup, leaving no tournament data to work with. The box below reflects their build-up to the finals instead.

Looking across all competitions this season, Norway's numbers come out as follows:

Matches played: 12
Wins: 9
Draws: 2
Losses: 1
Goals Scored: 42 (Avg. 3.5)
Goals Conceded: 9 (Avg. 0.75)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Norway

Goals Scored: 42

Goals Conceded: 9

Average Goals Scored: 3.5

Average Goals Conceded: 0.75

Wins: 9

Goal Difference: 33

Date	Game	Result
07/06	Morocco 1 - 1 Norway	D
01/06	Norway 3 - 1 Sweden	W
31/03	Norway 0 - 0 Switzerland	D
27/03	Netherlands 2 - 1 Norway	L
16/11	Italy 1 - 4 Norway	W

Norway to win the match: 2/9

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Statistical Insights for Iraq vs Norway

The table below stacks each side's core numbers up against the benchmark.

Scoring output, both-teams-to-score frequency and the results of their last five matches all feed in, giving you a clearer read on where the value might sit in Iraq vs Norway.

Key metrics

Team Form

Iraq

International - World Cup

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L D W W W	2
Home	L W W W L	1.8
Away	D W D D W	1.8

Norway

International - World Cup

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D W D L W	1.6
Home	W D W D W	2.2
Away	D L W W W	2

Home Win

11/1

8.33%

Draw

11/2

14.81%

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Away Win

2/9

81.97%

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