Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

In a FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC match held on June 5, 2025, South Korea defeated Iraq 2-0 at the Basra International Stadium. The game saw South Korea dominate possession with 75.7% compared to Iraq's 24.3%. The match, part of the 2026 World Cup Qualifying Third Round, had an early turning point when Ali Ibrahim Al-Hamadi of Iraq received a red card in the 26th minute. Despite playing with ten men for most of the game, Iraq managed to hold off South Korea until the 63rd minute when Kim Jin-Kyu scored the first goal for the visitors. Oh Hyun-Gyu added a second goal in the 82nd minute, sealing the victory for South Korea.
South Korea had more shots on target (7) compared to Iraq's 2, converting two of those into goals, while Iraq struggled to create meaningful chances. South Korea committed more fouls (12) and received more yellow cards (4) than Iraq (8 fouls, 1 yellow card). Iraq's goalkeeper made 5 saves, while the South Korean goalkeeper made 2.
The AI's pre-game prediction favored a South Korea win, which proved accurate. The AI model did not anticipate a balanced game. Prior to this match, South Korea's win probability was predicted at 42.6%, while Iraq's was at 31.2%.
Looking at recent form, South Korea has been somewhat inconsistent with several draws in their previous qualifying matches. However, this win against Iraq could boost their confidence. In contrast, Iraq has struggled, losing their previous qualifying match and drawing against Kuwait. The red card early in the game significantly impacted Iraq's ability to compete effectively.
Iraq's next game is against Jordan, and based on their recent performances, Iraq faces a tough challenge. Jordan has been inconsistent as well, but playing at home might give them an edge. South Korea will face Kuwait in their next match, where they will be heavily favored to win, particularly given their strong home advantage and Kuwait's recent struggles. South Korea's last head-to-head game against Iraq was a 3-2 victory for South Korea, further indicating their dominance in this matchup. South Korea seems to be on track to continue their dominance in the group, while Iraq needs to address their disciplinary issues and improve their attacking output to stay competitive in the qualifiers.