The match finished 2–3. The 12 prediction landed successfully.

Kuwait host Iraq in the Gulf Cup of Nations. Kuwait have taken 2 points from their last 5 matches, compared with 1 for Iraq. Across 5 recent meetings there were 0 home wins, 2 draws and 3 away wins. Covering two of the three outcomes, the 12 selection is supported by that spread of results. The model rates this selection at 81.97%.

• Kuwait have taken 2 points from their last 5 matches (0W-2D-3L), while Iraq have taken 1 (0W-1D-4L).
• Kuwait have scored 3 goals in 3 league games this season, conceding 7.
• Iraq have scored 4 goals in 3 league games, conceding 5.
• Kuwait currently sit 4th on 0 points, while Iraq are 3rd on 4.
• Across the last 5 head-to-head meetings, these sides have averaged 2.6 goals per game.
• Both teams scored in 3 of those 5 meetings.