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Iran vs South Korea Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 22-09-2026
Sep 2206:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Iran 4-5 South Korea
IranDrawSouth Korea
As part of the Asian Games 2026, this encounter pits Iran against South Korea, both searching for a strong start in the competition. Following their previous matches, both teams will aim to capitalize on the opportunities presented in this round-robin format.
Team form
Iran
Iran enters the match having secured 2 victories against Australia and India in their last 5 games. However, they lost to Kuwait, China, and Japan, showing inconsistency. On average, Iran scored 30.4 goals per game while conceding 24.4, suggesting they have offensive strength but defensive weaknesses that South Korea could exploit.
South Korea
South Korea has displayed a solid performance recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches and drawing once against Japan. Their only loss came against Kuwait. South Korea’s average of 29.8 scored and 29.2 conceded indicates a balanced approach, making them a formidable opponent with both attack and defense contributing effectively.
Head-to-head
There is no historical meeting data available between Iran and South Korea, which adds an interesting element to the match as both teams will have to rely on their current form and tactical strategies without previous head-to-head insights.
Key factors
Iran's inconsistent form could hinder their performance given South Korea's stronger recent results. The balance of scoring capability in South Korea's lineup combined with Iran's predilection for letting goals in ends this confrontation in South Korea's favor. Controlling the pace of the game and capitalizing on counter opportunities may play a pivotal role in shaping the result.
Prediction
Given that both teams are starting the Asian Games season and their approach from recent games, the match is expected to be closely contested. With the predictions favoring an away win, South Korea is likely to leverage their stronger average scoring metrics while containing Iran’s offensive threats effectively. The anticipated level of goals in this encounter suggests an open play style, emphasizing the distinctions in each team's defensive capabilities and attacking output.
Based on current form and tactical outlook, South Korea is expected to secure a narrow victory over Iran in this matchup.
Match info
Tournaments:
Asian Games(2026)
Type
Cup
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Iran
L
L
W
W
L
South Korea
W
L
W
D
W
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Qatar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  China | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Hong Kong | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 |  Kuwait | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 |  South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Bahrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Kazakhstan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |  Iran | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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