Iran vs Costa Rica: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 March

Betiball's prediction for Iran vs Costa Rica on 31 March 2026 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Iran vs Costa Rica preview before placing your bet.

Iran vs Costa Rica: Starting Lineups Time : 31/03/2026 09:00

Iran
5 - 0
Finished
Costa Rica
90' event Amirhossein Mahmoudi
73' event Ali Alipourghara / Mohammad Mohebi
73' event Amirhossein Mahmoudi / Mehdi Taromi
60' event Omid Noorafkan / Saman Ghoddos
60' event Ramin Rezaian Semeskandi / Danial Esmaeilifar
60' event Alireza Jahanbakhsh / Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh
59' event Shoja Khalilzadeh
54' event Mehdi Ghayedi
46' event Payam Niazmand / Seyed Hossein Hosseini
46' event Mehdi Ghayedi / Ali Gholizadeh
46' event Ehsan Hajsafi / Milad Mohammadi
34' event Mehdi Taromi
31' event Mohammad Mohebi
19' event Mehdi Taromi
10' event Ali Gholizadeh
event 85' Jewison Bennette / Josimar Alcocer
event 67' Alvaro Jose Zamora Mata / Warren Steven Madrigal Molina
event 55' Orlando Moises Galo Calderon
event 54' Fernan Faerron
event 46' Aaron Salazar / Andrey Soto
event 46' Fernan Faerron / Gerald Taylor
event 46' Jeyland Mitchell / Andy Emanuel Rojas Maroto
event 46' Juan Carlos Morales / Juan Pablo Vargas
event 46' Haxzel Quiros / Jefferson Brenes
event 39' Andrey Soto
event 32' Gerald Taylor
90' event Amirhossein Mahmoudi
event 85' Jewison Bennette / Josimar Alcocer
73' event Ali Alipourghara / Mohammad Mohebi
event 67' Alvaro Jose Zamora Mata / Warren Steven Madrigal Molina
73' event Amirhossein Mahmoudi / Mehdi Taromi
event 55' Orlando Moises Galo Calderon
60' event Omid Noorafkan / Saman Ghoddos
event 54' Fernan Faerron
60' event Ramin Rezaian Semeskandi / Danial Esmaeilifar
event 46' Aaron Salazar / Andrey Soto
60' event Alireza Jahanbakhsh / Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh
event 46' Fernan Faerron / Gerald Taylor
59' event Shoja Khalilzadeh
event 46' Jeyland Mitchell / Andy Emanuel Rojas Maroto
54' event Mehdi Ghayedi
event 46' Juan Carlos Morales / Juan Pablo Vargas
46' event Payam Niazmand / Seyed Hossein Hosseini
event 46' Haxzel Quiros / Jefferson Brenes
46' event Mehdi Ghayedi / Ali Gholizadeh
event 39' Andrey Soto
46' event Ehsan Hajsafi / Milad Mohammadi
event 32' Gerald Taylor
34' event Mehdi Taromi
31' event Mohammad Mohebi
19' event Mehdi Taromi
10' event Ali Gholizadeh
Iran Iran
Substitutions
#20 Ali Alipourghara
#1 Alireza Beiranvand
#27 Saman Fallah
#10 Mehdi Ghayedi
#6 Mohammad Ghorbani
#3 Ehsan Hajsafi
#2 Saleh Hardani
#17 Mahdi Hashemnezhad
#7 Alireza Jahanbakhsh
#31 Amirhossein Mahmoudi
#12 Payam Niazmand
#21 Omid Noorafkan
#23 Ramin Rezaian Semeskandi
Iran Iran Costa Rica Costa Rica
9Shots5
7Shots on Goal2
3Corner Kick3
2Yellow card4
2Shots off goal3
40Attacks43
19Dangerous attacks13
0Corner Kicks(HT)2
Costa Rica Costa Rica
Substitutions
#15 Darril Araya
#9 Jewison Bennette
#18 Kevin Chamorro
#2 Fernan Faerron
#16 Douglas Lopez
#23 Abraham Madriz
#3 Jeyland Mitchell
#22 Juan Carlos Morales
#11 Creichel Perez
#20 Haxzel Quiros
#5 Aaron Salazar
#21 Alvaro Jose Zamora Mata
Commentary
90' Amirhossein Mahmoudi - Iran receive a yellow card
85' Costa Rica — substitution: Jewison Bennette / Josimar Alcocer
73' Iran — substitution: Ali Alipourghara / Mohammad Mohebi
73' Iran — substitution: Amirhossein Mahmoudi / Mehdi Taromi
67' Costa Rica — substitution: Alvaro Jose Zamora Mata / Warren Steven Madrigal Molina
60' Iran — substitution: Omid Noorafkan / Saman Ghoddos
60' Iran — substitution: Ramin Rezaian Semeskandi / Danial Esmaeilifar
60' Iran — substitution: Alireza Jahanbakhsh / Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh
59' Shoja Khalilzadeh - Iran receive a yellow card
55' Orlando Moises Galo Calderon - Costa Rica receive a yellow card
54' Goal! Mehdi Ghayedi - Iran
54' Fernan Faerron - Costa Rica receive a yellow card
46' Iran — substitution: Payam Niazmand / Seyed Hossein Hosseini
46' Iran — substitution: Mehdi Ghayedi / Ali Gholizadeh
46' Iran — substitution: Ehsan Hajsafi / Milad Mohammadi
46' Costa Rica — substitution: Aaron Salazar / Andrey Soto
46' Costa Rica — substitution: Fernan Faerron / Gerald Taylor
46' Costa Rica — substitution: Jeyland Mitchell / Andy Emanuel Rojas Maroto
46' Costa Rica — substitution: Juan Carlos Morales / Juan Pablo Vargas
46' Costa Rica — substitution: Haxzel Quiros / Jefferson Brenes
39' Andrey Soto - Costa Rica receive a yellow card
34' Penalty scored! Mehdi Taromi - Iran
32' Gerald Taylor - Costa Rica receive a yellow card
31' Goal! Mohammad Mohebi - Iran
19' Penalty scored! Mehdi Taromi - Iran
10' Goal! Ali Gholizadeh - Iran

How We Build the Iran vs Costa Rica Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Iran vs Costa Rica on 31 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Iran vs Costa Rica Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Iran's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Costa Rica's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Iran and Costa Rica sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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