Iran vs USA, November 29: Head-to-Head Statistics, Line-ups, Prediction for the 2022 World Cup Match

A ticket in the World Cup knockout stage is at stake in this crucial Group B showdown between Iran and the United States. Only one of the two countries can advance to the knockout stage. To advance, the United States must win.

It's just a little bit more tricky for Iran. They will definitely progress if they win, and they will almost likely advance if they draw. The only scenario in which Iran is eliminated is if they draw and Wales defeats England by four goals or more, which is unlikely to happen.

• Date- 29 November 2022;
• Time- 7pm GMT;
• Venue- Al Thumama stadium;
• Group- Group B;

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the Iran USA group B fixture on BBC Two or on BBC iPlayer.

If you wish to watch the match on Tv in the USA, you can follow the match on Telemundo or Fox Sports Network. You can also live stream the game on fubotv, Peacock premium and Sling Blue.

Viewers from Canada can follow the match live on TSN and RDS.

During the 2-0 victory over Wales, Iran appeared to be returning to the form that earned them a spot in the World Cup after beating Wales in their previous group B match. The 27-year-old Porto star Mehdi Taremi, who unlike in the first game of the group stage had a competent partner upfront, was a man in red hot form in the game.

Iran, who are currently in second place in Group B with three points after two games, understands that a victory over the United States will guarantee them a place in the World Cup's knockout rounds for the first time in team history. However, a draw against the USA would be sufficient if Wales loses to England.

Iran might add to the success tales from the Asian region by making it past the group on Tuesday, joining fellow Asian nations Japan and Saudi Arabia, who have already created notable upsets during the opening week of this World Cup.

IR Iran form(All competitions)- (W,D,W,L,L,W).

Gregg Berhalter's USA team has demonstrated they are poised to be a fresh entry in World Cup championship football with an exciting team of dynamic and athletic stars despite failing to earn a perfect score in either of their two first games at this tournament.

The USA National team dominated England for large portions of their previous group stage match, with only poor finishing preventing Berhalter's team from earning their first World Cup victory over the Three Lions since 1950. Americans competing at the highest level in Europe had been a rare sight for decades.

Prior to this match, there are no documented fitness issues for the United States. Prior to the England game, there were concerns about Weston McKennie's fitness, but the Juventus star delivered an outstanding 77-minute performance to allay worries. Although Yunus Musah also had reservations heading to the England game, he played the whole 90 minutes in the draw against the European team.

They will be facing experienced Iran at the final group stage match and nothing less than a win is needed for them to go through to the knockout stages, and they are very capable.

USA form(All competitions)- (W,D,L,D,D,D).

IR Iran national team expected starting XI vs USA(4-4-2): H Hosseini; Rezaeian, M Hosseini, Pouraliganji, Mohammadi; Ali Gholizadeh, Nourollahi, Ezatolahi, Hajsafi; Taremi, Azmoun.

Expected USA starting 11 vs Iran(4-3-3): Turner; Dest, Zimmerman, Ream, Robinson; Adams, Musah, McKennie; Pulisic, Weah, Wright.

The bookmakers' odds heavily lean towards the USA with odds on the Americans winning ranging at around 2. Iran only needs at least a draw to qualify and the odds of the match ending as a draw are around 3.5m. Iran are outsiders with their odds of winning ranging at around 3.8 to 4.0

Timothy Weah, who plays for Lille, is offered at 15/2 (8.50) odds to score again after scoring the US's only goal of the world championship against Wales.

The USA will enter Tuesday's match with renewed confidence after putting on a strong show against a strong England team. They are hoping to secure a spot in the knockout rounds. Iran has demonstrated that it can play at the highest level and they are very much capable of holding the Americans to a draw. We predict an Iran draw or 2-1 USA Win.