Senegal vs Iraq Prediction & Betting Tips — FIFA World Cup
Our Senegal vs Iraq Prediction: Senegal Win
- Senegal had only failed to score in 2 of the last 6 matches.
- Iraq have scored 2 or more goals in just 1 of their last 6 matches.
- Senegal could overtake Scotland on the 3rd-place table by winning with 2 or more goals today.
Why Senegal Win for Senegal vs Iraq
We are backing Senegal to beat Iraq on Matchday 3 of the World Cup group stage.
Not only are Senegal the stronger side on paper, but Iraq have left many doubts unanswered after scoring just 1 goal and conceding 7 since Matchday 1.
On top of that, the Senegal camp know they likely need both a win and a margin of at least two goals to overtake Scotland on the 3rd-place leaderboard.
Senegal Have Everything To Play For
After losing their first two games, we can all agree Senegal have failed to live up to expectations, especially as AFCON finalists.
Now the Lions of Teranga have everything to play for, as a victory by two or more goals against Iraq could see them overtake Scotland on the 3rd-place leaderboard via goal difference.
That scenario gives Senegal every reason to attack from the first whistle rather than settle for a narrow win.
Iraq's Poor Run of Form
Iraq is sitting in 0 points after losing 3-0 to France and 4-1 to Norway. This side is out of the tournament, and their performances at both ends of the pitch have raised serious concerns heading into this final group game.
Senegal The Stronger Side on Paper
Recent form aside, Senegal are the more experienced side on paper, boasting ex-European-level talents like Sadio Mané, Ismaïla Sarr, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Idrissa Gana Gueye, among others.
We are not ruling out Iraq forcing an upset or keeping the scoreline close, but we do expect Senegal to control the tempo for most of the 90 minutes.
If that prediction holds true, we can easily see Senegal creating plenty of clear chances and possibly scoring two or more goals.
Verdict
Our Senegal vs Iraq World Cup prediction is Senegal to win.
Iraq are mathematically out of the tournament, while Senegal still have a lifeline to replace Scotland as 8th on the 3rd-place leaderboard by beating Iraq by two or more goals.
For that reason, we cannot see Senegal resting their starters or taking a conservative approach in this game.