Friendly International
Iraq - Venezuela
06/10/2026, 01:00 AM
Expected Goals
1.5
2.9
1.5
1:1
13%1:2
8%2:1
8%2:2
6%0:2
6%What influences the xG?
Iraq
Venezuela
League
The Lab
- 1Venezuela with Teo Quintero: 1 goals/game. Without: 0 goals/game (6 of 8 games)
Model Probabilities
Match Result
Home Win
36%
Draw
28%
Away Win
37%
Goals
Over 1.5
81%
Under 1.5
19%
Over 2.5
56%
Under 2.5
44%
Over 3.5
34%
Under 3.5
66%
Double Chance
Home or Draw
63%
Away or Draw
64%
No Draw
72%
Both Score
Yes
61%
No
39%
Key Factors
- The mathematical analysis predicts a very close game, with both Iraq (36%) and Venezuela (37%) having similar chances of winning, and a draw also highly weighted at 28%
- Iraq's defensive strength this season (average 0.65 goals conceded per game) meets Venezuela's extremely vulnerable away defense (average 3.33 goals conceded per away game)
- Both teams show critical concerns regarding available offensive strength, with 0% of the usual starting XI's goal-scoring power available. For Venezuela, Gleiker Mendoza (1G/1A) is also missing
Risk Factors
- Data availability is limited, as no historical head-to-head matches or detailed venue history are provided
- Iraq recorded an average of only 2.6 shots on target in their last 5 games, indicating potential difficulties in creating clear scoring opportunities
- Venezuela conceded 2 goals in their last match against TĂŒrkiye, signaling a vulnerability in recent defensive performance
Overview
Iraq host Venezuela at SeatGeek Stadium in a Friendly International match on June 10, 2026, 1:00 AM. This is an international friendly.
Form
Iraq displays strong current form with 'DDWWD' in their last five games. The team recorded 2 wins and 3 draws during this period and remains unbeaten. W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss. Venezuela showed mixed form with 'WLWDL' in their last five encounters, achieving 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses.
Statistics
Iraq has shown a strong offensive performance this season with an average of 1.5 goals per game and a solid defense, conceding only 0.65 goals per match. The team kept 12 clean sheets and failed to score in 4 matches. Venezuela scores an average of 1.0 goal per game but has a vulnerable defense, conceding 1.56 goals on average. This season, they failed to score in 6 games and kept 6 clean sheets. Venezuela's away record is particularly noticeable, as they score an average of 1.0 goal but concede 3.33 goals per away game.
Head-to-Head
No head-to-head data is available for Iraq and Venezuela. Therefore, an analysis of historical encounters is not possible.
Key Players
For Iraq, Rebin Sulaka (Defender) stands out, having played in 3 of the last 5 games and showing a slightly rising form. He achieved an average rating of 7.07 in his last five appearances. For Venezuela, goalkeeper José Contreras is an important player, featuring in 4 of the last 5 games with an average rating of 7.20. His form shows a slight declining trend.
Goalkeepers
Iraq's goalkeeper contributed to 12 clean sheets this season, with 5 of them in home games. For Venezuela, goalkeeper José Contreras is expected. Venezuela's team recorded a total of 6 clean sheets this season but has not managed any away clean sheets.
Influences
Iraq shows a solid home performance with an average of 1.45 goals scored and 0.64 goals conceded per home game. Venezuela's away statistics indicate a weak defense, conceding an average of 3.33 goals per away match. No data on stadium history or weather influences is available, which complicates the analysis.