SenegalvsIraq
Group Stage

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Senegal and Iraq meet in a Group I fixture. The tactical battle could hinge on Senegal's ability to build from the back against Iraq's pressing game. With Group I shaping up to be competitive, multiple paths to advancement exist: finish in the top two to qualify outright, or post a strong third-place record to stay in contention. With limited historical data available, this matchup is difficult to predict with certainty, though both teams will be eager to make their mark.

Most Likely Outcome

Senegal Win

54% probability

Win Probability

Senegal
Draw
Iraq
54%
24%
22%

Top Predicted Scorelines

SenegalIraq
1
10
11%
2
11
11%
3
20
10%

Prediction based on team ELO ratings (a team strength metric), historical performance, and Poisson distribution model.

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Key Factors

ELO Rating
Senegal 1750 vs Iraq 1500
Expected Goals
1.7123 - 0.9937
Attack Strength
1.12 vs 0.78
Defense Strength
0.98 vs 1.12
Most Likely Score
1-0
Match Stage
GROUP_STAGE
Group I standings and results

View standings, results, and all matches in Group I

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