Iran vs United Arab Emirates: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 January

Iran

W W W W D

1st place in Group C

2-1

23/01/2024 11:00

United Arab Emirates

D W L W W

2nd place in Group C

AFC Asian Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Iran vs United Arab Emirates on 23 January 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Iran vs United Arab Emirates preview before placing your bet.

Iran are currently 1st with 9 points after 3 matches.
United Arab Emirates sit 2nd with 4 points from 3 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Iran to win with probability 61%.
Head-to-head history favors Iran, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. United Arab Emirates have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2024-01-23

Iran vs United Arab Emirates - Prediction & Odds

Iran

United Arab Emirates

2024-01-23 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 23/01/2024

Group C	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Iran	9	3	3	0	0	7	2	5
02 United Arab Emirates	4	3	1	1	1	5	4	1
03 Palestine	4	3	1	1	1	5	5	0
04 Hong Kong	0	3	0	0	3	1	7	-6

Head To Head

01/02/2022 10:30

Iran

1 - 0

United Arab Emirates

FIFA WCQL

07/10/2021 12:45

United Arab Emirates

0 - 1

Iran

FIFA WCQL

19/01/2015 05:00

Iran

1 - 0

United Arab Emirates

AFC

19/01/2011 12:15

United Arab Emirates

0 - 3

Iran

AFC

10/06/2009 10:30

Iran

1 - 0

United Arab Emirates

FIFA WCQL

19/11/2008 11:15

United Arab Emirates

1 - 1

Iran

FIFA WCQL

Iran

83%

Draw

17%

United Arab Emirates

Iran Last 6 matches

19/01/2024 13:30

Hong Kong 0 - 1 Iran AFC

14/01/2024 13:30

Iran 4 - 1 Palestine AFC

09/01/2024 11:00

Indonesia 0 - 5 Iran INT FRL

05/01/2024 10:30

Iran 2 - 1 Burkina Faso INT FRL

21/11/2023 09:00

Uzbekistan 2 - 2 Iran FIFA WCQL

16/11/2023 10:30

Iran 4 - 0 Hong Kong FIFA WCQL

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches United Arab Emirates

18/01/2024 13:30

Palestine 1 - 1 United Arab Emirates AFC

14/01/2024 10:30

United Arab Emirates 3 - 1 Hong Kong AFC

06/01/2024 11:15

United Arab Emirates 0 - 1 Oman INT FRL

30/12/2023 11:15

United Arab Emirates 1 - 0 Kyrgyzstan INT FRL

21/11/2023 11:45

Bahrain 0 - 2 United Arab Emirates FIFA WCQL

16/11/2023 11:45

United Arab Emirates 4 - 0 Nepal FIFA WCQL

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues AFC Asian Cup

Played games

Iran

United Arab Emirates

Goals

Scored

168

Avg. per game

2.21

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.74

Scored

124

Avg. per game

1.55

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.06

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 76 matches

YesNo

65 (86%)11 (14%)

In last 76 matches

NoYes

60 (75%)20 (25%)

Iran

Recent matches

United Arab Emirates

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

/Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Iran

United Arab Emirates

Shots

Iran

Total shots

12.15 avg / game

Blocked

84 total

Avg. 3.50

United Arab Emirates

Total shots

10.36 avg / game

Blocked

60 total

Avg. 2.86

Iran Pass United Arab Emirates

Total passes

12737

Avg. 439 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

12242

Avg. 437 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Iran

Played games

United Arab Emirates

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.53

Clean sheets

0.29

4.14

315

Corners

290

3.63

4.64

353

Throw-ins

403

5.04

1.37

104

Offsides

1.11

1.36

103

GK saves

135

1.69

Iran

DISCIPLINARY

United Arab Emirates

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.46

111

120

1.50

0.11

0.06

7.16

544

Fouls

623

7.79

4.93

375

Tackles

373

4.66

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How We Build the Iran vs United Arab Emirates Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Iran vs United Arab Emirates on 23 January 2024 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 AFC Asian Cup 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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates'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.

AFC Asian Cup 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 AFC Asian Cup standings and the AFC Asian Cup form table to understand exactly where Iran and United Arab Emirates 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 AFC Asian Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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