Iraq vs Lebanon Prediction & Statistical Bets 13 November 2026
🔊 Iraq and Lebanon will meet in Basra for a friendly. The hosts will then play Iran in another match that forms part of their preparations for the Asian Cup. Iraq have a stronger squad, but their recent results have been unconvincing. Lebanon also come into the match after a disappointing game against Kyrgyzstan, although they had previously thrashed the Maldives. Another point of interest is that the teams have not met for a long time, and Lebanon have not won any of their last three head-to-head matches.
Iraq are unbeaten in their last three meetings with Lebanon
📊 In their last three competitive head-to-head matches, Iraq have recorded one win and two draws. The teams drew 0-0 in October 2021 and 1-1 in February 2022. Earlier, in the summer of 2019, Iraq won 1-0. The head-to-head record favours the hosts, but it also shows that Lebanon can contain their attack and prevent them from regularly winning by large margins.
Head-to-head statistics Iraq - Lebanon
Iraq: Graham Arnold's updated squad list
Since the World Cup, Iraq have played three matches in the Gulf Cup in September and taken four points. They drew with Oman (1-1), beat Kuwait (3-2), but then lost to Saudi Arabia (0-2). The last result shows that Iraq still find it difficult to compete with strong opponents, especially when they have to spend long periods without the ball.
However, the home match against Lebanon is a better opportunity to improve their results. Graham Arnold has called up 29 players, giving several young players a chance. The squad includes Zidane Iqbal, who plays in Scotland, defender Merchas Doski of Czech club Viktoria Plzeň and striker Aymen Hussein. Montader Madjed, who plays for Swedish club Hammarby, has also returned. The experience of these players should help Iraq control the game and create chances against an opponent who do not have as many players to choose from.
Match Results: Iraq
Lebanon: emphatic win over the Maldives failed to prevent problems
Lebanon played two matches in October. They first thrashed the Maldives 6-0, but then lost to Kyrgyzstan 3-1. In June, Lebanon also lost to Yemen 2-0. These results show that they are capable of winning by large margins against weaker opponents, but struggle against more organised national teams.
Against Iraq, the visitors will have to pay particular attention to defending. In their recent head-to-head meetings, Lebanon have not scored more than one goal, and their attacking players have found it difficult to create chances consistently. On the other hand, the matches against Oman and Kuwait showed that Iraq are not impenetrable defensively. Lebanon therefore need to make the most of their limited counter-attacking opportunities and prevent the hosts from controlling possession for too long.
Match Results: Lebanon
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Iraq have the advantage thanks to home ground and the higher individual quality of their players. Lebanon can put up a fight, but in recent matches against opponents of a similar standard, they have not always managed to organise their attacks effectively. Given these circumstances, I expect the hosts to control the game. Final bet: Iraq Team Total Goals - Over 1.5. Correct score prediction: 2-0.
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Betting Tips: Iraq - Lebanon
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