MX23RW : Tuesday, November 22 03:13:35| >> :120:7012:7012:
Nov 17, 2022 at 2pm UK at Basra Sport City Stadium
Iraq
P-P
Costa Rica
The Match
Preview
Sports Mole previews Thursday's International Friendlies clash between Iraq and Costa Rica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
More game data and we say below the videos

Form, Standings, Stats

Last Game: Ecuador 0-0 Iraq
Saturday, November 12 at 5.30pm in International Friendlies
All competitions
International Friendlies
Last Game: Costa Rica 2-0 Nigeria
Thursday, November 10 at 2am in International Friendlies

We said: Iraq 0-1 Costa Rica

Both sides showed a solid commitment to defending and organisation in their previous encounter, but neither have proven they have the poise and quality in the attack to bury their goalscoring opportunities. The Costa Ricans are not as dynamic as they were at the 2014 World Cup, but their experienced leaders have stepped up countless times to propel them to victory this year, and we anticipate those individuals will do that in this encounter. Read more.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Iraq win with a probability of 35.96%. A win for Costa Rica had a probability of 34.89% and a draw had a probability of 29.2%.

The most likely scoreline for a Iraq win was 1-0 with a probability of 12.32%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 2-1 (7.44%) and 2-0 (6.84%). The likeliest Costa Rica win was 0-1 (12.08%), while for a drawn scoreline it was 1-1 (13.4%).

Result
IraqDrawCosta Rica
35.96% (1.354 1.35) 29.15% (-1.372 -1.37) 34.89% (0.019000000000005 0.02)
Both teams to score 44.44% (3.658 3.66)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
37.66% (4.36 4.36)62.34% (-4.359 -4.36)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
18.01% (3.078 3.08)81.99% (-3.076 -3.08)
Iraq Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
67.02% (3.25 3.25)32.98% (-3.248 -3.25)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
30.43% (3.451 3.45)69.57% (-3.448 -3.45)
Costa Rica Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
66.31% (2.359 2.36)33.69% (-2.357 -2.36)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
29.66% (2.485 2.49)70.34% (-2.483 -2.48)
Score Analysis
    Iraq 35.95%
    Costa Rica 34.88%
    Draw 29.14%
IraqDrawCosta Rica
1-0 @ 12.32% (-0.93 -0.93)
2-1 @ 7.44% (0.569 0.57)
2-0 @ 6.84% (0.105 0.11)
3-1 @ 2.75% (0.426 0.43)
3-0 @ 2.53% (0.249 0.25)
3-2 @ 1.5% (0.31 0.31)
Other @ 2.59%
Total : 35.95%
1-1 @ 13.4% (-0.12 -0.12)
0-0 @ 11.11% (-1.94 -1.94)
2-2 @ 4.05% (0.542 0.54)
Other @ 0.59%
Total : 29.14%
0-1 @ 12.08% (-1.24 -1.24)
1-2 @ 7.3% (0.392 0.39)
0-2 @ 6.58% (-0.222 -0.22)
1-3 @ 2.65% (0.298 0.3)
0-3 @ 2.39% (0.072 0.07)
2-3 @ 1.47% (0.275 0.28)
Other @ 2.43%
Total : 34.88%

How you voted: Iraq vs Costa Rica

Iraq
38.7%
Draw
16.1%
Costa Rica
45.2%
31
rhs 2.0
World Cup fixtures header 3
Tuesday, November 22
 
1pm
 
4pm
Wednesday, November 23
 
10am
 
1pm
 
7pm
Thursday, November 24
 
4pm
 
7pm
Friday, November 25
 
10am
 
1pm
 
7pm
Saturday, November 26
 
4pm
Sunday, November 27
 
10am
 
1pm
 
4pm
 
7pm
Monday, November 28
 
10am
Tuesday, November 29
 
3pm
 
7pm
 
7pm
Wednesday, November 30
 
3pm
Thursday, December 1
 
3pm
 
3pm
 
7pm
Friday, December 2
 
3pm
 
7pm
Saturday, December 3
 
3pm
Sunday, December 4
Todays Game Header Right
Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal14121133112237
2Manchester CityMan City14102240142632
3Newcastle UnitedNewcastle1586129111830
4Tottenham HotspurSpurs1592431211029
5Manchester UnitedMan Utd148242020026
6Liverpool1464428171122
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton146352319421
8Chelsea146351717021
9Fulham155462426-219
10Brentford154742325-219
11Crystal Palace145451518-319
12Aston Villa155371622-618
13Leicester CityLeicester155282525017
14Bournemouth154471832-1416
15Leeds UnitedLeeds144372226-415
16West Ham UnitedWest Ham154291217-514
17Everton153571117-614
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest153481130-1913
19Southampton153391327-1412
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves15249824-1610

Subscribe to our Newsletter


Match previews - Daily
Transfer Talk Daily
Morning Briefing (7am UTC)
Ultra close-up image of Kevin De Bruyne [NOT FOR USE IN ARTICLES]Get the latest transfer news, match previews and news direct to your inbox!