IR Iran vs New Zealand Prediction: 1–0

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IR Iran

Amir Ghalenoei · FIFA #21 · 78 rating

Best · Group stage

Group Stage

AI prediction 1 – 0

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SoFi Stadium · Los Angeles · 70k

2026-06-15

New Zealand

Darren Bazeley · FIFA #85 · 70 rating

Best · Group stage

Projected XIs 4-2-3-1 vs 4-2-3-1

IR IranNew Zealand

IR Iran 1–0 New Zealand

Expected goals 1.5 – 1.1 · projected scoreline

IR Iran's attack (rated 82) narrowly outguns New Zealand's defence (74), so the model makes them 46% favourites, in what shapes up as a cagey, low-scoring tie. Projected 1–0.

46%

26%

28%

IR Iran win Draw New Zealand win

IR Iran favoured · clear rating edge. AI model — each attack vs the other’s defence (squad ratings, club & international goals, assists, goalkeeping), Poisson scoreline.