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Senegal vs Iraq: Lions of Teranga Seek Final Group Stage Spark
In a World Cup Group Stage finale, Senegal faces Iraq with both teams looking to salvage something from their campaigns. Senegal, despite a strong possession game, has been defensively porous, while Iraq has struggled to find the back of the net.
This fixture pits Senegal's possession-based approach against Iraq's defensive frailties and offensive struggles. Senegal will likely aim to dominate the ball, using their higher passing accuracy to build attacks, potentially targeting wide areas where they've won a decent number of corners. Iraq may adopt a more defensive posture, trying to frustrate the hosts, but their recent defensive record suggests they may find it difficult to contain Senegal's patient build-up play, especially if Senegal can finally find a cutting edge. The hosts' elevated shot numbers in their last game, despite the loss, hint at a potential breakthrough if they can maintain that offensive volume.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Senegal has averaged 1.5 goals scored but conceded 3.0 per game in the tournament.
- • Iraq has managed only 0.5 goals scored and conceded 3.5 per game across their two matches.
- • Senegal's last match saw 16 shots attempted, indicating a push for offense despite prior results.
AI Prediction
Senegal's overall statistics, despite losses, show a team capable of creating chances and controlling possession, contrasting sharply with Iraq's struggles in both attack and defense. The odds also heavily favour the home side. While Senegal has conceded too freely, Iraq's offensive impotence makes it unlikely they will contribute to the scoring, leaning towards a 'No' for both teams to score, but Senegal's own defensive issues and their increased shot volume last game suggest a higher goal count overall.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon85% HOMEBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x243%O/U50%BTTS37%
deepseek-v4-pro (ja)by deepseek87% HOMEBTTS NO2.5 OVER1x250%O/U60%BTTS53%
gemini-2.5-flash-lite (en)by google78% HOMEBTTS NO2.5 OVER1x247%O/U47%BTTS50%
H2H
Team recent
Senegal Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Norway | 2 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | France | 1 - 3 |
Senegal's overall tournament statistics paint a concerning picture, having lost both their opening fixtures. Despite holding a respectable 52.5% of possession on average and demonstrating decent passing accuracy, they've conceded a hefty 3 goals per game. Their last outing saw a slight uptick in offensive activity with 16 shots, but the conversion rate remains a significant issue, conceding three goals again. The Lions of Teranga appear to be a team that can control the ball but struggles to translate that into defensive solidity or consistent finishing.
Iraq Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | France | 0 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Norway | 1 - 4 |
Iraq's World Cup journey has been similarly difficult, marked by two defeats and a significant lack of attacking threat. They average only 0.5 goals scored per game across the tournament, with a mere 0.5 shots on target per match. Defensively, they've been porous, shipping 3.5 goals on average. Their last match highlighted these struggles, producing just 4 shots and failing to score, while conceding three. The numbers suggest Iraq has found it exceptionally hard to penetrate opposing defenses and shore up their own.
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Injuries / suspensions
Senegal Injuries / suspensions
Iraq Injuries / suspensions