Iran vs USA Prediction, Odds & Picks – 2022 World Cup Group B

So, it all comes down to this for the United States men’s soccer team. Win their final Group B match against Iran, and they move on to the round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Anything other than three points, and they will be on the way home from Qatar early.

The USMNT could very well have been in a better position, but they were unable to close out Wales and couldn’t find a breakthrough against England.

Against Wales, they were on track for the win, but Walker Zimmerman’s careless tackle set up a Gareth Bale’s late, game-tying penalty in a 1-1 draw.

Then against England, the USA had more shots than their opponents, but they couldn’t make any of them count.

They can’t afford any to find themselves in such a situation against Iran, who head the match with a chance to qualify for the last 16 following a thrilling 2-0 win over Wales.

The non-sports issues between these two nations, along with memories of their infamous 1998 World Cup match, had already made this match one of the most notable group stage matches for this year’s tournament.

But with high stakes involved for both teams, there is even more of a spotlight on the matchup. Who will come out on top and advance to the knockouts? Keep reading for our Iran vs USA prediction and recommended bets for this all-or-nothing game for the Stars & Stripes.

Iran vs USA Matchup Information and Betting Odds – 2022 FIFA World Cup Group B

Matchup Information

• Matchup: Iran (3 points, 2nd in Group B) vs United States (2 points, 3rd in Group B)
• Venue & Location: Al Thumama Stadium (Doha, Qatar)
• Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2022
• Game Time: 2:00 pm ET (10:00 pm local time)
• How to Watch Iran vs USA (in the United States): FOX

Iran vs USA Odds

Game odds are via BetOnline as of Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 5:30 am ET. This article may also include odds from our other recommended legal sports betting sites.

Moneyline

• Iran to win +310
• Draw +230
• USA to win +100

Total Goals Over/Under

• Over 2.5 (+142)
• Under 2.5 (-174)

Both Teams to Score

• Yes +108
• No -138

Will the USA Be More Clinical in Crucial Clash?

While a draw was a fair enough result for the United States in Friday’s match against England, a goalless draw was an extremely disappointing result, especially when there were multiple wasted chances.

So far, their only goal in the tournament is Tim Weah’s 36th-minute strike against Wales.

A team that surrendered six goals in its opening match against England can be penetrated, and a draw isn’t going to do the USA any good, so there needs to be some ambition shown from the outset to put Iran on the back foot.

The U.S. may not have the firepower that England or other World Cup favorites may have, but they offer much more than Wales in that regard and shouldn’t be afraid to show some early intent, just as they did against England.

At the 2010 World Cup, the USMNT drew with England and Slovenia and needed to win their final group match against Algeria to advance to the round of 16.

This team would do well to channel the spirit of that game, which the U.S. dominated but needed over 90 minutes to finally beat Algerian keeper Rais M’Bolhi.

Ideally, they will not leave it so late in this match, but ambition and dominance were rewarded in that match and should be the aim here.

Iran vs USA Prediction and Picks

Iran vs USA Prediction: USA to win

Iran vs USA Picks: USA ML (Best Value: +100 at BetOnline, BetUS & BetMGM) & USA team total over 1.5 goals (Best Value: over 1.5 @ +140 at Bovada Sportsbook & BetUS)

The last thing that we can expect is for Iran to roll over when qualification is within reach for them as well.

But this is a match that the USA should win. They didn’t do themselves any favors by falling off in the second half against Wales and not getting a second goal or failing to take advantage of the chances that they created against England, but there are a lot of positives to take from those two matches about what they can be and should be.

If they take those positives into this match and put two solid halves together, the three points and a place in the round of 16 are there for the taking.

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