Syria vs Iran Prediction 5 July 2026
🏀 Syria are set to host Iran in this World Cup qualifier. Both teams have already secured their spots in the second round, but while the visitors top Group C, the home side sit only in third place. Iran head into this clash riding high after a stunning away win over a strong Jordan side last time out, and with that momentum, they look well positioned to dispatch a Syrian team who have no chance of climbing higher in the standings.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Syria and Iran:
- played 9 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 1 for today's home team and 8 for the guests;
- the home team averages 60.56 points per match, the guests - 80.44;
- average total match points - 141.
The last confrontation took place on 29 June 2026 at the venue of Iran and ended with a score of 72:68.
Head-to-head statistics Syria - Iran

Syria Team Overview
Syria head into this clash with two wins and three losses from their five World Cup qualifying games. Their recent 91-81 victory over group outsiders Iraq secured their spot in the next round. The star of the night was naturalized guard McGill, who poured in 27 points. Thanks to his performance, Syria finally found their offensive rhythm in this campaign, after averaging just 68.8 points per game prior to that outing.
Against Iran, much will depend on whether Syria can find the motivation to go all out, as their position in the group is already locked at third place regardless of the result. In this regard, the passionate home crowd could play a crucial role, pushing the team to avoid a lackluster display.
Match Results: Syria

Iran Team Overview
Iran are in excellent form, having secured four wins from five qualifiers-a testament to their consistently high level of play. They average 75.8 points per game while conceding just 65.8, numbers that set them apart in the group thanks to a balanced offense and a disciplined defense throughout all four quarters.
In their most recent outing, Iran pulled off a stunning away victory over Jordan (67-49), despite entering the matchup as clear underdogs with odds greater than 6. Their defense was outstanding, and they dominated the boards on both ends of the court (outrebounding Jordan 50-34). Riding this wave of momentum, Iran look well positioned to overcome Syria and secure top spot in their group.
Match Results: Iran
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 9;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 0; for the visitors on the road - 1;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 34.11;
- Today's home team averages 14.67, while the visitors average 19.44.
First Quarter Stats: Syria (home) vs Iran (away)
- Tournament matches played: 2 vs 2;
- Number of wins: 0 (0%) vs 1 (50%);
- Number of losses: 2 (100%) vs 1 (50%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 10.5 vs 19;
- Average points conceded: 19 vs 18.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 2 vs 6;
- Number of losses: 8 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 33.9 (scored - 15.2, conceded - 18.7) vs 36.4 (scored - 18.5, conceded - 17.9).
- Syria scored under 18.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 5 games against Iran.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 9;
- number of wins for the home team - 1, for the away team - 8.
Statistics: Syria vs Iran
- number of tournament matches played: 5 vs 5;
- number of wins: 2 (40%) vs 4 (80%);
- number of losses: 3 (60%) vs 1 (20%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 1;
- number of away wins for the away team: 2.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 4 vs 8;
- number of losses: 6 vs 2;
- number of home wins for the home team: 3;
- number of away wins for the away team: 3.
- Syria have lost in 8 of last 9 games against Iran.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 60.56, for the away team - 80.44;
- average total points in H2H matches - 141.
Statistics: Syria vs Iran
- average total in the tournament: 148.2 vs 141.6;
- average total points scored: 68.8 vs 75.8;
- average total points conceded: 79.4 vs 65.8;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 33.2 vs 36.6;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 35.6 vs 39.2;
- Syria: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 69.5;
- Iran: average total points scored away in the tournament - 76.5;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 70.3 (home - 71.67) vs 74.4 (away - 70.75).
- Over 143.5 points scored in last 9 Syria home games.