Iraq vs Oman Prediction: Final Contest to Claim the Title

In the upcoming final fixture of the Arabian Gulf Cup, Iraq will lock horns with Oman. After several encounters and predictions, we are down to the two top sides in the contest. Iraq managed a decent over Qatar (2-1), and Oman hung by a thread against Bahrain and won (0-1). With the final being played between the two top and most competitive sides of the tournament, the game is set to be an interesting one. Moreover, there are high chances for the winner to be decided on penalties. As we look at the recent head-to-head stats of the two sides, since 2021, both have tied games against each other. Oman managed a win over Iraq last in 2013; almost 10 years have passed, and the two sides haven’t produced a result.

Going in the contest, Iraq carries an unbeaten run which can either extend tomorrow or come to an end. Much will depend on Iraq and its team management exercise its playing lineup. Iraq and Oman also squared off in the opening game of the tournament and settled for a goalless draw. With 12 wins in 27 games played, Iraq leads the overall head-to-head statistics and is a favorite at home. So far, Iraq is carrying an unbeaten run in the tournament, which makes it the favourite for winning this time at home. In the semifinal against Qatar, Ibrahim Bayesh and Aymen Hussein managed to find the net in the 19th and 43rd minutes of play. With Hussein leading the attack, Iraq will be comfortable against Oman.

• Aymen Hussein
• Ibrahim Bayesh
• A. Attwan

From its last five games played, Oman has been successful in four, featuring wins against Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. All these wins came against full-strength squads and had different key players throughout. In the last game against Bahrain, Jameel Al Yahmadi scored an important goal in the 83rd minute of play. Whereas, in the group stages, Rabia Al-Mandhar and Harib Al Saadi scored goals. Oman will look to push forward with its full-strength squad and look to win. 

• A. Al Alawi
• Z. Al Aghbari
• H. Al Saadi

There’s no doubt that Iraq and Oman have played exceptionally well in the Arabian Gulf Cup 2023, and they richly deserve spots in the final fixture. The last time these two sides played, we didn’t see any goal getting scored. Hence, the upcoming game is expected to be an interesting one, with Iraq maximizing the home advantage and securing a win in the extra time. The game total is expected to be under 3.5, and both sides to score. 

• Iraq to Win for 2.31
• Correct Score 2-1 for 11
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.98