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Read on for this week’s World Cup Matchday 10 & 11 soccer analysis as we break down the FIFA World Cup odds.
Iran vs. USA
Monday, November 29, 2022 – 02:00 PM EST at Al Thumama Stadium
Iran and USA Battle for Three Points
As three points will be enough to take either team through to the knockout stages of the World Cup competition, Iran and USA will be fighting for a win on Tuesday afternoon as they battle at the Al Thumama Stadium with everything to play for.
Team Melli bounced back from their embarrassing 6-2 defeat to England and displayed the performance levels that helped them qualify for the World Cup when overcoming Wales 2-0. With three points from two games, Iran will be conscious that a win against the USA can secure their position in the knockout stages, and even a draw would be enough if Wales fails to beat England.
Playing it Safe
With consecutive tie games, the USA squad must defeat Iran to qualify for the next stage in the competition. The Stars and Stripes have been excellent in defense and midfield, but a lack of attacking threat has hindered their overall progression.
Athleticism and a willingness to fight tooth and nail against England made spectators pay attention to this robust and sharp USA squad, and it’s difficult to ignore these factors as they meet with Iran. With that said, a lack of goals obtained from both teams during the past twelve months points towards a low-scoring affair.
Betting Pick: Under 2.5 Goals (-150) at Bet365
Tunisia vs. France
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 – 10:00 AM EST at Education City Stadium
Practise Sessions for France
With back-to-back wins and notable displays thus far, France has already guaranteed their position in the Qatar round of 16. Although their upcoming fixture with Tunisia can be taken lightly, I wouldn’t expect the defending champions to roll over and accept anything less than three more points to their tally.
Tunisia hasn’t been so lucky. Positioned at the bottom of Group D, Tunisia is close to exiting the tournament as they still search for their first tournament goal. Unfortunately, they’ll have to join Saudi Arabia and Japan with a shock result, as a meeting with the defending World Cup winners is their last hope of finding a goal and points.
Will Tunisia Manage a Goal?
Tunisia will be hopeful as Didier Deschamps will rest his most valuable players to avoid injuries; however, the French reserve team is still levels above most other teams. With no need to overexert themselves combined with Tunisia’s stubborn defensive record, a low-scoring encounter suite this fixture alongside a narrow scoreline in favor of France.
Betting Pick: Under 2.5 (-105) at SBK
Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 – 02:00 PM EST Lusail Iconic Stadium
Group C Race Comes Down to the Wire
All four teams are in with a chance of progressing to the last-16 stage of the tournament, and as Argentina and Poland are expected to drop points in their top-two battle, the Saudis and Mexico will be fighting for what they believe will be a do-or-die meeting.
Following their shock win over Argentina, Herve Renard’s Saudi Arabia squad was brought back down to earth when faltering to Poland and losing the opportunity to earn a historical position in the Qatar knockout stage. The Green Falcons can, however, make it through with a draw over Mexico if Poland assists them in defeating Messi and co. but relying on this outcome to secure their round of 16 placement.
Meanwhile, Mexico felt the presence of Lionel Messi as Argentina took their first three points with a 2-0 victory. El Tri has reached the knockout stages of every World Cup since 1994, but this trend is now in jeopardy, as nothing less than a win over Saudi Arabia and Poland defeating Argentina would send them through.
Should Argentina draw with Poland, Mexico would need six goals to go through on goal difference, and if Argentina beats Poland, they’ll need five goals.
Goal Tank On Empty
Mexico has done itself an injustice by failing to score in the tournament thus far, and Tunisia is the only other team to match this statistic for the teams that have played two games. That said, if there’s a winnable game for Mexico, it would be Wednesday’s meeting with Saudi Arabia.
With a goal-scoring threat from Al-Dawsari for Saudi Arabia and Mexico’s must-win situation, we expect goals from this game, and both teams to score feels like a comfortable betting approach.
Betting Pick: Both Teams to Score (-122) at FanDuel
