Indonesia vs Iraq Prediction: We Hear The Roars From Mesopotamia

The eagerly-awaited clash between Indonesia, known as The Red Whites, and Iraq, dubbed as the Lions of the Mesopotamia, marks the commencement of Group D in the AFC Asian Cup tournament. Although the odds may suggest a probable defeat for the Indonesian side, we must remember that in football, upsets are not uncommon. The outcome of this match will determine the fate of the Indonesian team, and it promises to be an exciting game full of twists and turns. This write-up provides a comprehensive analysis of the match history, team information, and possible results of this highly anticipated contest.

Indonesia

FIFA Ranking: 146th

Recent Form: L-D-L-L-L

Indonesia may have failed to go past the group stage in the AFC Asian Cup tournament in their four previous entries, but they do not give up easily. Despite FIFA temporarily suspending their domestic league between 2012 and 2016, the team has been rebuilding and making significant progress.

The Red Whites are a force to be reckoned with in the AFC Asian Cup, having made four appearances and are determined to make their fifth one their most memorable yet. While they have faced some challenges in recent matches, the team is determined to establish a strong presence in this tournament. Regardless of the side conceding a barrage of goals against other teams recently, they are ready to bounce back and bring their A-game to the field.

Under the inspirational leadership of Shin Tae Yong, the squad has already broken a 42-year-old record by defeating former Asian champion Kuwait in the qualification games. They have also shown their strength by defeating Nepal 7-0, a remarkable achievement after a sixteen-year hiatus. With such a positive attitude and strong determination, the future looks bright for Indonesia in the AFC Asian Cup.

Iraq

FIFA Ranking: 63rd

Recent Form: L-W-W-W-L

The Lions of Mesopotamia have been a formidable force in the AFC Asian Cup since 1970. They roared continuously until 1996 when they qualified for the quarter-final stage but lost to the UAE. The team persisted, and in 2000, they fought hard but lost to Japan in a 4-1 defeat. In 2004, they made it to the quarter-final stage but were defeated by The People's Republic Of China after putting up a great fight against Saudi Arabia.

In 2007, the team won their first AFC Asian Cup silverware despite the tragic suicide bombing that claimed thirty lives, which upset the Asian football world, which expected more from South Korea and China. In 2011, they crashed out of the competition in the quarterfinal stage, but they bounced back in 2015, losing out in the semi-final stage and coming fourth in the competition after losing the third-place playoffs.

Although they fell short in 2019 - losing to Qatar in the round of 16, they put up a good fight and eventually lost 1-0, ending their run. Under their current coach, Jesus Cass, the team is expected to perform exceptionally well against other top teams like South Korea, Japan, and Qatar. The Iraqis are poised to gain eminence in the Asain Cup tournament, and we do not doubt that they will fulfill their expected obligations and perform beautifully.

H2H ANALYSIS

• Iraq has beaten Indonesia three times in three previous matches, with Indonesia scoring in only one, which happened to be the last time the two sides played.
• Iraq has three wins in recent times against other teams, losing two games.
• Indonesia has not won one in the last five games against other countries.

Expert Betting Tips

Iraq is the reigning sovereign in this game, and the Indonesians face a tough challenge in their first match against a heavily experienced Iraqi squad. Despite the margin of victory favoring Iraq, our predictions for this tournament are solid and based on thorough analysis.

• Our first prediction for this game is from 1xbet, and we are picking at Over 2.5 Match Goals from this game at odds of 1.69.
• We doff our hats towards Iraq, who is expected to take the first half of the game at odds of 1.76 from Betway.
• Our last pick would be for only one side to be registered on the scoreboard. Bet On BTTS-NO at odds of 1.70 from Bet365

Good luck!