World Cup Preview: Senegal vs Iraq
Match Information
- Competition: World Cup
- Fixture: Senegal vs Iraq
- Time: 2026-06-26 19:00 (Beijing Time)
- Data Scope: Based solely on the recent form and head-to-head data provided in the prompt
Recent Form
Senegal
Senegal’s record over their last 3 matches is 1 win, 0 draws, 2 losses:
- Lost 2:3 to Norway
- Lost 1:3 to France
- Beat Gambia 3:1
Looking at the scorelines, Senegal have scored in all of their last 3 matches, netting 6 goals in total, showing a degree of consistency in attack. However, their defensive problems are equally apparent: they conceded in all 3 matches, shipping 7 goals in total — more than 2 goals conceded per game.
Iraq
Iraq’s record over their last 3 matches is also 1 win, 0 draws, 2 losses:
- Lost 0:3 to France
- Lost 1:4 to Norway
- Beat Bolivia 2:1
Iraq have scored 3 goals and conceded 8 in their last 3 matches. Compared with Senegal, Iraq’s attacking output is slightly lower and they have conceded more, suffering consecutive heavy defeats against France and Norway in particular, which raises questions about their resilience under pressure.
Head-to-Head
This prompt does not provide any head-to-head data between Senegal and Iraq.
As a result, it is not possible to judge how the two sides’ styles match up based on previous direct encounters, and confidence in the prediction must be lowered accordingly.
Data Analysis
Comparing recent form, both teams have gone 1 win, 2 losses in their last 3 matches — very similar trajectories.
Attacking numbers:
- Senegal: 6 goals in 3 matches, averaging 2.0 per game
- Iraq: 3 goals in 3 matches, averaging 1.0 per game
Defensive numbers:
- Senegal: 7 goals conceded in 3 matches, averaging 2.33 per game
- Iraq: 8 goals conceded in 3 matches, averaging 2.67 per game
Senegal’s attacking efficiency is clearly superior to Iraq’s, but neither defence is stable. Given that both sides have recently lost to France and Norway, and that Iraq’s goal difference against those two opponents is worse, Senegal hold a slight edge in overall performance.
That said, a comfortable win should not be assumed here. Both teams have shown defensive gaps recently, and Iraq’s 2:1 win over Bolivia shows they are not entirely without a goal threat. Taking the review notes into account, a low-scoring result or something close to a draw should be the priority consideration.
Match Prediction
Weighing up the available data, Senegal are more consistent in attack while Iraq have conceded heavily at the back, giving Senegal the better chance of taking the initiative. However, with no league table or head-to-head data available, and both teams on 1 win and 2 losses in recent form, a degree of uncertainty remains.
Predicted Score: Senegal 2:1 Iraq
Confidence Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3 stars)
Disclaimer
The above analysis is based on publicly available match data and is intended for fans’ reference and discussion only. It does not constitute any betting advice.
Final Result
Final score 5 : 0 — Prediction: Correct result ✅