With their ticket to North America already confirmed, table toppers Iran welcome the already-eliminated North Korea in an effective dead rubber at the Imam Reza Stadium on Tuesday, 10 June.
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Iran vs North Korea prediction: Hosts to pick visitors apart
Key stats
- Iran have scored 16 goals in nine qualifiers.
- Team Melli will appear in their seventh World Cup since first qualifying in 1978.
- North Korea are winless in all nine qualifiers so far (D3, L6).
- Chollima have conceded 18 goals in nine games.
Correct score prediction: Iran 3-0 North Korea
Amir Ghalenoei’s Iran have stumbled recently with back-to-back winless games, most recently falling 1-0 to Qatar. However, Team Melli’s early qualification from Group A renders these results inconsequential.
For North Korea, this is a matter of pride – a final chance at redemption. Manager Sin Yong-nam will be eager to secure their maiden triumph this qualifying campaign. But overcoming the group leaders, even amid minor setbacks, remains a monumental challenge.
Pre-game odds and win probability: All eyes on Iran
- HOME: 2/9 (1.22) – 82%
- DRAW: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.18%
- AWAY: 17/2 (9.50) – 10.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Iran saw their 12-game unbeaten run come to an end against Qatar. The Persians have little to play for given they’ve already qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, but still carry significant odds of 2/9 (1.22) in their favour – indicating a mammoth 82% chance at victory.
North Korea succumbed to a 2-2 draw against Kyrgyzstan because of an unfortunate own goal in stoppage time, They are backed by much inferior odds – priced at 17/2 (9.50), suggesting a 10.5% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: One sided
Iran possess an impeccable H2H history against North Korea – unbeaten in 20 matches (W14, D6) since first meeting in 1972. They have come out on top by a one-goal margin in their last three meetings.
Iran preview: As fit as can be
Iran have a strong home form in their favour, and Ghalenoei misses just a handful of his players. Forward Alipour Ali sits out due to a muscle injury, while Milad Mohammadi is suspended after picking up a red card last match.
Predicted lineup: Beiranvand (GK), Hardani, Kolahsorkhi, Ghoddos, Karimi, Ezatolahi, Moghanlou, Taremi, Nemati & Cheshmi
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
D
Uzbekistan
2
Iran
2
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 20/03/25
W
United Arab Emirates
0
Iran
2
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 19/11/24
W
Kyrgyzstan
2
Iran
3
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 14/11/24
W
North Korea
2
Iran
3
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 15/10/24
W
Qatar
1
Iran
4
North Korea preview: Pride at stake
Chollima set out for their first victory this season in an attempt to avoid going home empty-handed. Yong-nam misses forward Kang Kuk-Chol due to fitness concerns
Predicted lineup: Kang (GK), Jin-Hyuk Kim, Jang, Kim, Sun-Hing Kim, Paek, Kang, Ra, Ri, Kum-Song & Pak
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 05/06/25
D
Kyrgyzstan
2
North Korea
2
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
L
United Arab Emirates
2
North Korea
1
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 20/03/25
L
Qatar
5
North Korea
1
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 19/11/24
L
Uzbekistan
1
North Korea
0
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 14/11/24
L
Iran
3
North Korea
2
Player to watch: Mehdi Taremi
Taremi tormented North Korea in the reverse fixture, providing assists for all goals in the 3-2 victory. He also has three goals in as many recent appearances, netting a brace past Uzbekistan before firing a blank against Qatar.
Back the Inter Milan forward to threaten the visiting strugglers with a decisive performance.