Iran vs New Zealand: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 June

Betiball's prediction for Iran vs New Zealand on 16 June 2026 (kick-off: 01:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Iran vs New Zealand preview before placing your bet.

Prediction Match Centre

Iran vs New Zealand: Starting Lineups Time : 16/06/2026 01:00

Iran

2 - 2

Finished

New Zealand

89'

Ehsan Hajsafi

80'

Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh / Mehdi Taromi

65'

Ehsan Hajsafi / Saman Ghoddos

64'

Mohammad Mohebi

53'

Ali Alipour / Shahriar Moghanlou

46'

Mehdi Ghayedi / Aria Yousefi

32'

Ramin Rezaeian

90+1' Tyler Bindon / Marko Stamenic

90+1' Jesse Randall / Sarpreet Singh

78' Callan Elliot / Timothy Payne

68' Ryan Thomas / Callum McCowatt

68' Ben Old / Liberato Cacace

55' Elijah Henry Just

7' Elijah Henry Just

89'

Ehsan Hajsafi

90+1' Tyler Bindon / Marko Stamenic

80'

Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh / Mehdi Taromi

90+1' Jesse Randall / Sarpreet Singh

65'

Ehsan Hajsafi / Saman Ghoddos

78' Callan Elliot / Timothy Payne

64'

Mohammad Mohebi

68' Ryan Thomas / Callum McCowatt

53'

Ali Alipour / Shahriar Moghanlou

68' Ben Old / Liberato Cacace

46'

Mehdi Ghayedi / Aria Yousefi

55' Elijah Henry Just

32'

Ramin Rezaeian

7' Elijah Henry Just

Iran

Substitutions

#11 Ali Alipour

#18 Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh

#10 Mehdi Ghayedi

#3 Ehsan Hajsafi

#24 Dennis Dargahi

#15 Roozbeh Cheshmi

#16 Mehdi Torabi

#12 Payam Niazmand

#22 Seyed Hossein Hosseini

#2 Saleh Hardani

#13 Hossein Kanaani

#7 Alireza Jahanbakhsh

#25 Danial Eiri

#26 Amirmohammad Razzaghinia

#21 Mohammad Ghorbani

Iran New Zealand

17Shots14

4Shots on Goal8

10Fouls8

4Corner Kick1

8Free kick10

2Offside0

1Yellow card0

1Aerial21

6Save2

17Successful Tackles13

11Interceptions15

28Long pass21

1Assist2

6Successful center1

4Substitution5

8Shots off goal4

1Hit The Post0

25Head Success15

5Blocked2

10Tackle10

4Dribbles6

25Throw-in16

409Passes447

96Attacks101

56Dangerous attacks44

0Corner Kicks(HT)1

3BigChances2

1BigChancesMissed0

10ShotsInsideBox10

7ShotsOutsideBox4

54DuelsWon44

1.49ExpectedGoals1.24

1.32xGOpenPlay0.56

1.49xGNonPenalty1.24

1.76xGOT1.02

25Touches In Opposition Box21

19AccurateCrosses12

29GroundDuelsWon28

25AerialDuelsWon16

27Clearances25

New Zealand

Substitutions

#23 Ryan Thomas

#24 Callan Elliot

#4 Tyler Bindon

#21 Jesse Randall

#19 Ben Old

#17 Kosta Barbarouses

#26 Tommy Smith

#14 Alex Rufer

#22 Michael Woud

#15 Nando Zen Pijnaker

#3 Francis De Vries

#18 Ben Waine

#12 Alex Paulsen

#25 Lachlan Bayliss

Commentary

90+1' New Zealand — substitution: Tyler Bindon / Marko Stamenic

90+1' New Zealand — substitution: Jesse Randall / Sarpreet Singh

89' Ehsan Hajsafi - Iran receive a yellow card

80' Iran — substitution: Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh / Mehdi Taromi

78' New Zealand — substitution: Callan Elliot / Timothy Payne

68' New Zealand — substitution: Ryan Thomas / Callum McCowatt

68' New Zealand — substitution: Ben Old / Liberato Cacace

65' Iran — substitution: Ehsan Hajsafi / Saman Ghoddos

64' Goal! Mohammad Mohebi - Iran

55' Goal! Elijah Henry Just - New Zealand

53' Iran — substitution: Ali Alipour / Shahriar Moghanlou

46' Iran — substitution: Mehdi Ghayedi / Aria Yousefi

32' Goal! Ramin Rezaeian - Iran

7' Goal! Elijah Henry Just - New Zealand

How We Build the Iran vs New Zealand Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Iran vs New Zealand on 16 June 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand'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 New Zealand 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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