{"id":624171,"date":"2026-06-25T00:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/senegal-vs-iraq-prediction-and-odds-world-cup-26-06-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T00:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T19:00:00","slug":"senegal-vs-iraq-prediction-and-odds-world-cup-26-06-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/senegal-vs-iraq-prediction-and-odds-world-cup-26-06-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Senegal vs Iraq: Prediction and Odds, World Cup, 26\/06\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mux-hero\">\n    <div class=\"mux-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-matchup\">\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-league-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/world-cup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb-text\">World Cup<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-teams\">\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/senegal.png\" alt=\"Senegal\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Senegal<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-center\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-date\">26 Jun 2026<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-time\">20:00<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/iraq.png\" alt=\"Iraq\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Iraq<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-prono\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-label\">Prediction:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-prono-pick\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-text\">Senegal to win<\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.46<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<img class=\"mux-hero-cta-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/dafabet.com.png\" alt=\"Dafabet\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"> &gt;<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-vote\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-vote-title\">Pick your prediction<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-vote-buttons\"><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/senegal.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Senegal<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Draw<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/iraq.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Iraq<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"mux-label-badge\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/world-cup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;margin-right:4px;\">World Cup &middot; 3<\/div><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Senegal vs Iraq: Prediction and Odds, World Cup, 26\/06\/2026<\/h1><div class=\"mux-meta-bar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg> 26 Jun 2026<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg> Toronto Stadium<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg> Emmanuel Taiwo<\/span><\/div><p>Two teams staring at elimination meet at Toronto Stadium on 26 June 2026, each desperate for a first World Cup win in this group-stage decider. Senegal, priced at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.46<\/a>, carry the weight of expectation against an Iraq side returning to the global stage after four decades. Three points are non-negotiable for both.<\/p><div class=\"mux-tip-box\">\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-label\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-main\">1: Senegal to win<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-row\">\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-odd-badge\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.46<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on Dafabet<img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/dafabet.com.png\" alt=\"Dafabet\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence Medium<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-desc\">Senegal's superior squad quality, stronger expected goals output, and Iraq's crippling striker absences all point firmly towards a home victory.<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-compliance\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 31 Aug 2026 at 01:45 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Projected final score: 2-0<\/h3><p>Senegal are the clear favourites here, ranked <strong>15th<\/strong> in the world against Iraq's 57th, and priced at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.46<\/a> to claim the win. With Iraq stripped of Aymen Hussein and Mohanad Ali through injury, Ali Al-Hamadi is isolated in attack, leaving a depleted side that has already conceded at a rate of 1.83 goals per match across their last six outings.<\/p><p>A two-goal Senegal win with a clean sheet is the most logical outcome given Iraq's attacking poverty, an xG of just 0.4 per match, and a group-stage goal difference of minus six. Despite Mendy's absence, Iraq lack the firepower to trouble backup keeper Mory Diaw, making 17.00 the fitting market, with Mane, Sarr, and Jackson capable of providing the margin.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Bets for Senegal vs Iraq<\/h2><div id=\"mux-recommended-bets\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-sc-header\"><h3>Recommended Bets<\/h3><\/div>\n    <table class=\"mux-sc-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Dafabet<\/th><th>1xBet<\/th><th>MelBet<\/th><th>Stake<\/th><th>bc.game<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td><strong>Senegal to win<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.46<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-1xbet-prono-int-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.25<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-melbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"melbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.21<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.22<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.22<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BTTS Yes<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.01<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.12<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 31 Aug 2026 at 01:45 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Senegal vs Iraq, Odds Comparison<\/h2><div id=\"mux-odds-compare-ext\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-oce-header\"><h3>Odds comparison<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-oce-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-oce-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Dafabet<\/th><th>1xBet<\/th><th>MelBet<\/th><th>Stake<\/th><th>bc.game<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td>Senegal to win<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.46<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-1xbet-prono-int-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.25<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-melbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"melbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.21<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.22<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.22<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Draw<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>4.40<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-1xbet-prono-int-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>6.71<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-melbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"melbet.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>6.45<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>6.50<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>6.80<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iraq to win<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>6.80<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-1xbet-prono-int-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>14.60<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-melbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"melbet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>14.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>13.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>12.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BTTS Yes<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.01<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.12<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 31 Aug 2026 at 01:45 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Analysis<\/h2><p>Senegal enter this decisive group finale as commanding favourites at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.46<\/a>, backed by a World Cup ranking of 15th versus Iraq's 57th and a superior xG of 1.0 per match. Coach Pape Thiaw has publicly demanded three points.<\/p><ul class=\"mux-analysis-pros wp-block-list\"><li><strong>World Cup ranking 15th vs 57th<\/strong>, giving Senegal a clear structural quality edge.<\/li><li><strong>xG of 1.0 per match<\/strong> versus Iraq's 0.4, underlining Senegal's attacking superiority.<\/li><li>Attacking trio of <strong>Mane, Sarr, and Jackson<\/strong> faces an Iraq side missing two key strikers to injury.<\/li><li>Iraq's group-stage goal difference of <strong>-6<\/strong> and 1.83 goals conceded per match expose a fragile defence.<\/li><\/ul><p>Iraq face a monumental task at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"away\">6.80<\/a>, chasing their first-ever World Cup victory in just their second finals appearance. Injuries to Aymen Hussein and Mohanad Ali leave Ali Al-Hamadi isolated as the sole recognised striker.<\/p><ul class=\"mux-analysis-cons wp-block-list\"><li>Iraq missing <strong>two key forwards<\/strong>, Hussein and Mohanad Ali, severely limiting attacking options.<\/li><li><strong>1.83 goals conceded per match<\/strong> over their last six games signals chronic defensive fragility.<\/li><li>Iraq's <strong>-6 group-stage goal difference<\/strong> reflects an inability to compete against top-ranked opposition.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"mux-callout\"><strong>Key point:<\/strong> With Senegal's backup goalkeeper Mory Diaw starting and both sides desperate, the double chance covering a Senegal win or draw offers a safer angle than backing a clean sheet, complementing the home win prediction via <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.46<\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Statistics and Head-to-Head<\/h2><div id=\"mux-ctx\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ctx-title\">Form &amp; Statistics: Senegal vs Iraq<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-ctx-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-ctx-columns\"><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Senegal<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">3\/5 (60%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.4<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">58%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.3<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.1<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Iraq<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">4\/5 (80%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.3<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">42%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">0.9<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.4<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-stats-h2h\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <table class=\"mux-sh2h-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-sh2h-label-th\">Statistic<\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-home-th\">Senegal<\/th><th><\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-away-th\">Iraq<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Last 5 results<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1W 1D 3L<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1D 4L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals scored<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1.3<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">0.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals conceded<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1.1<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1\/5<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">3\/5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-odds-tbl\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ot-title\">Probabilities &amp; Odds: Senegal vs Iraq<\/h3>\n    <span class=\"mux-ot-source\">Source : Dafabet<\/span>\n    <div class=\"mux-ot-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-ot-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-ot-col-market\">Market<\/th><th class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\">Probability<\/th><th class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\">Odds<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Senegal to win<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"prob_home\">68.5%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.46<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Draw<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"prob_draw\">22.7%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>4.40<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Iraq to win<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"prob_away\">14.7%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>6.80<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Both teams to score (Yes)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"prob_btts_yes\">99%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.01<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Over 2.5 goals<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"prob_over_2_5\">66.7%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"over_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.50<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Under 2.5 goals<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"prob_under_2_5\">40.7%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.46<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-ot-footer\">Odds may vary<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Information<\/h2><div id=\"mux-match-info\" class=\"mux-widget\"><div class=\"mux-mi-grid\"><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 22h16\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Competition:<\/strong> World Cup<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" x2=\"4\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Stage:<\/strong> Group Stage, 3<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Date:<\/strong> 26 Jun 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span><strong>Time:<\/strong> 20:00 BST<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> Toronto Stadium<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"mux-lineup\">\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-header\">\n        <span class=\"mux-lineup-status mux-lineup-status-probable\">Probable lineup<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mux-lineup-title\">Lineups: Senegal vs Iraq<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-lineup-columns\"><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Senegal<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-3-3<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Mory Diaw<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Krepin Diatta<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Kalidou Koulibaly<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Moussa Niakhate<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> El Hadji Malick Diouf<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Idrissa Gueye<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Pape Gueye<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Lamine Camara<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Ismaila Sarr<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Nicolas Jackson<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Sadio Mane<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Edouard Mendy <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Left knee injury sustained against Norway)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Iraq<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-1-4-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Ahmed Basil Al Fadhli<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Hussein Ali<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Zaid Tahseen<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Akam Hashem<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Merchas Doski<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Amir Al-Ammari<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Ahmed Qasem<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Zaid Ismael<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Zidane Iqbal<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Ibrahim Bayesh<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Ali Al-Hamadi<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Aymen Hussein <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Adductor muscle injury sustained against France)<\/span><\/li><li>Mohanad Ali <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Not fully recovered from a recent injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-lineup-confidence\">Medium confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">A 4-3-3 against a 4-1-4-1 sets up a fascinating midfield contest at this World Cup group stage decider. Senegal's engine room, anchored by Idrissa Gueye and Lamine Camara, will look to dominate possession, while <strong>Sadio Mane<\/strong> and Ismaila Sarr stretch Iraq's compact defensive shape from wide positions.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Iraq's single pivot in Amir Al-Ammari carries enormous defensive responsibility against Senegal's fluid front three. <strong>Ali Al-Hamadi<\/strong> leads the line in isolation for the Lions of Mesopotamia, meaning Iraq's path to a result likely runs through disciplined shape and sharp transitions rather than sustained pressure.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts on the predictions for Senegal vs Iraq<\/h2><p>Senegal's superior squad quality, stronger expected goals output, and Iraq's crippling striker absences all point firmly towards a home victory. The Lions of Teranga have underperformed, but this must-win scenario should sharpen their focus considerably. Back <strong>Senegal to win<\/strong> at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.46<\/a> as the standout selection from this fixture. Odds correct at time of publication.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the main prediction for Senegal vs Iraq?<\/summary>\n\n<p><strong>Senegal to win<\/strong> at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.46<\/a> is the primary pick, with a 68% confidence rating. The single most decisive factor is the ranking gulf between the two sides: Senegal, ranked 15th globally, face an Iraq side ranked 57th and now deprived of their two leading forwards through injury, leaving their attack dangerously thin.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the highest odd for Senegal to win?<\/summary>\n\n<p>The best available home-win price is <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.46<\/a>. For bettors seeking a safer entry point, a double chance covering Senegal or the draw can be constructed in words around that same home price, reducing exposure while still backing the Lions of Teranga to avoid defeat in this must-win encounter.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will there be more or less than 2.5 goals in this match?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Iraq have conceded at an alarming average of 1.83 goals per match across their last six outings, yet Senegal's own xG of just 1.0 per game suggests goals may not flow freely. On balance, 2.42 holds appeal, as defensive caution in a high-stakes dead-rubber could keep the total tight.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>When and where is Senegal vs Iraq played?<\/summary>\n\n<p>The match kicks off at 19:00 UTC on 26 June 2026, which corresponds to 21:00 CET. The venue is <strong>Toronto Stadium<\/strong> in Canada, hosting this crucial World Cup Group Stage third-round fixture.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can Iraq pull off an upset against Senegal?<\/summary>\n\n<p>An Iraq upset is possible in theory but highly unlikely at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_senegal_iraq_19609195\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"away\">6.80<\/a>. Their attack loses Aymen Hussein and Mohanad Ali to injury, leaving Ali Al-Hamadi isolated. A group-stage goal difference of minus six tells its own story. Senegal's squad quality, even in poor form, represents a formidable barrier for Iraq to overcome.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Which alternative market offers the best value?<\/summary>\n\n<p>The most interesting alternative market here is <strong>BTTS No<\/strong> at 17.00. Iraq's depleted forward line, missing two key strikers, makes it genuinely difficult for them to find the net against even a reshuffled Senegal defence, giving this market solid underlying value beyond the straightforward match-winner bet.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senegal vs Iraq: Prediction and Odds, World Cup, 26\/06\/2026 Two teams staring at elimination meet at Toronto Stadium on 26 June 2026, each desperate for a first World Cup win in this group-stage decider. Senegal, priced at , carry the weight of expectation against an Iraq side returning to the global stage after four decades. 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