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Iraq vs Saudi Arabia

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World Cup - Qualification Asia· Season 2018

6 September 2016 at 12:00Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam
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Iraq

1–2
Away

Saudi Arabia

Referee: Khamis Al Marri

Match Summary

Saudi Arabia defeated Iraq 2:1. The match was played in World Cup - Qualification Asia 2018.

Rivalry since 2017

Iraq vs Saudi Arabia Head to Head Results· 6

Iraq and Saudi Arabia have met 6 times — Iraq won 2, Saudi Arabia won 2, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. A combined 14 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.33 per match (8 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2018.

Iraq
2
wins
Drawn
2
·
Saudi Arabia
2
wins
Total goals
14 · 2.3/match
Both scored
3/6 · 50%
Over 2.5
2/6 · 33%

Recent Meetings

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28/12/24Gulf Cup of Nations
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Saudi Arabia0–2Iraq
09/01/23Gulf Cup of Nations
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Saudi Arabia1–1Iraq
15/10/18Friendlies
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Iraq4–1Saudi Arabia
28/02/18Friendlies
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Saudi Arabia1–0Iraq
28/03/17World Cup - Qualification Asia
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Highest-scoring game: 4–1 v 2018

Recent Form

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In their last 6 matches, Iraq have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Saudi Arabia show 1 win, 1 draw and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026