The match finished 2–0, producing 2 total goals. The Over 1.5 prediction landed successfully.

Saudi Arabia host Iraq in the Gulf Cup of Nations. Recent meetings have produced an average of 2 goals. Across the season the two attacks average 3.33 goals per game between them, while the two defences concede 1.67. That goal profile is what supports the Over 1.5 selection. The model rates this selection at 69.44%.

• Saudi Arabia have taken 8 points from their last 5 matches (2W-2D-1L), while Iraq have taken 4 (1W-1D-3L).
• Saudi Arabia have scored 6 goals in 3 league games this season, conceding 0.
• Iraq have scored 4 goals in 3 league games, conceding 5.
• Saudi Arabia currently sit 1st on 9 points, while Iraq are 3rd on 4.
• Across the last 5 head-to-head meetings, these sides have averaged 2 goals per game.
• Both teams scored in 2 of those 5 meetings.