The wait is almost over for the WC action happening on Friday when Senegal take on Iraq.
Scroll down to see all of the predictions, poll and statistics for Senegal v Iraq (including the best match odds).
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Senegal
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Senegal will be wanting a better result here after the 3-1 WC defeat last time out to France.
In that match, Senegal had 46% possession and 6 shots on goal with 2 on target. The only player to score for Senegal was Ibrahim Mbaye (95'). On the other side, France had 11 attempts on goal with 8 on target. Kylian Mbappé (66', 96') and Bradley Barcola (82') scored for France.
Senegal have hit the target 8 times over their past half-dozen outings. Conversely, the number of goals that have been scored against them in those same fixtures stands at 10.
Iraq
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Since a loss in their previous game against Norway in WC competition, Iraq and their travelling supporters will be hoping that they can get a better result in this one.
In that game, Iraq managed 39% possession and 11 attempts on goal with 1 on target. The only player to score for Iraq was Aymen Hussein (39', 96' Own goal). On the other side, Norway had 12 shots on goal with 5 on target. Erling Haaland (29', 43') and Leo Østigård (76') scored for Norway.
The numbers tell their own story, and Iraq have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 matches, seeing opposing sides hit 9 goals in all. Defensively, Iraq have some weaknesses to address. We will just have to see if that trend can be continued on here.
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Prediction
In our opinion, Senegal should really fashion enough chances to find the net more than once while possibly not conceding when they face Iraq, who will be up against it scoring a goal of their own.
We reckon that it will be a decent 2-0 margin for Senegal come full-time.
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⚽️ What are the best odds for the game?
Checking the betting prices for this game in the 90 min. result market, a win for Senegal can be had for 1.29, a wager on the game finishing all-square is 5.25 & taking a punt on victory for Iraq gets you 10. They are the best prices on offer at this very moment.
Peter Guest,
00:00 22/06/2026
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Senegal
Formed: 1960
Stadium: The Diamniadio Olympic Stadium (50,000)
Captain: Kalidou Koulibaly
Chairman: Augustin Senghor
Manager: Pape Thiaw