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Egypt vs Iran

Sat 27 Jun 2026

CleverScores Prediction

1 – 1

Draw Medium · 55%

Egypt

35%

Draw

31%

Iran

34%

Likely line-up

Based on last match played — not a confirmed teamsheet. Players flagged in the injury feed are struck through.

Iran · 5-4-1Egypt · 4-2-3-1

Beiranvand

Hajsafi

Nemati

Khalilzadeh

Kanaani

Hardani

Mohebi

Ezatolahi

Ghoddos

Rezaeian

Taremi

Shobeir

Fatouh

Fathy

Ibrahim

Hany

Lasheen

Attia

Ashour

Salah

Ziko

Marmoush

📖 The Preview

These two are incredibly evenly matched, which tells you everything about why a 1-1 feels right here. The win probabilities are basically coin-flip territory, with Egypt just shading it but Iran only a whisker behind. Egypt lose Hossam Abdelmaguid through suspension, which weakens their options, and with both teams expected to find the net but nothing particularly expansive predicted in terms of goals, you're looking at a tight, competitive contest where neither side can quite close the other out.

Generated by CleverScores AI

💰 Finding the Value

Our model probability vs the consensus across 13 bookmakers. Positive edge means we think this outcome is more likely than the market implies.

Selection	Odds	Market %	Model %	Edge
Egypt Win	6/4 2.47	38%	35%	-3%
Draw	13/8 2.60	37%	31%	-6%
Iran Win Value	3/1 3.90	25%	34%	+9%

1 value market identified in this fixture.

Edge is the gap between our model probability and the bookmaker consensus. A +5% or larger edge means we think this outcome is meaningfully more likely than the market does. Odds shown are the median across all bookies in both fractional (UK) and decimal formats — always verify current prices with your bookmaker. Predictions are for information only and are not financial advice.

⚡ Stakes & Context

🆕 Fresh standings — no meaningful positions established yet, both sides starting on equal footing

🔍 Key Stats

Form: Egypt mixed (WDLWDW, avg 2.37 scored) but suspension hurts attack; Iran consistent (DDWWWLWLD, solid defense 0.99 conceded). H2H: Limited data available. Stakes: World Cup group stage — both sides highly motivated, reducing complacency. Betting: BTTS supported by both teams' ability to score in recent fixtures; Under 2.5 favoured given Marciniak's disruptive refereeing style and Iran's tight defensive structure.
Betting: both teams to score, under 2.5 goals — in line with the projected 1-1.

⚔️ Head to Head

Limited data — insufficient head-to-head history to draw strong trends, defaulting to form and ELO for prediction.

🎲 Betting Tips

Both Teams to Score: Yes
The projected 1-1 scoreline has both teams finding the net.

Over 2.5 Goals: No
The projected 1-1 scoreline totals 2 goals, keeping it under 2.5.

CleverScore confidence: 55/99 · Medium

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📊 Group G Standings

	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Egypt	2	1	1	0	4	2	2	4
2	Iran	2	0	2	0	2	2	0	2
3	Belgium	2	0	2	0	1	1	0	2
4	New Zealand	2	0	1	1	3	5	-2	1

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