Iraq U23 vs China U23: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 January

Prediction Match Centre

Iraq U23

No standing data

0-0

Iraq U23
Win Probability 42%

08/01/2026 07:00

China U23

2nd place in AFC U-23 Championship

AFC U-23 Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Iraq U23 vs China U23 on 08 January 2026 (kick-off: 07:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Iraq U23 vs China U23 preview before placing your bet.

Iraq U23 will face China U23 in AFC U-23 Championship on January 8, 2026 at 07:00.
China U23 sit 2nd with 7 points from 3 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.13.

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

07:00

2026-01-08

Iraq U23 vs China U23 - Prediction & Odds

Iraq U23

China U23

2026-01-08 07:00

STANDINGS UP TO 08/01/2026

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

01 Australia U23	7	3	2	1	0	20	0	20
02 China U23	7	3	2	1	0	12	1	11
03 Timor Leste U23	3	3	1	0	2	7	8	-1
04 Northern Mariana Island U23	0	3	0	0	3	0	30	-30

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

01 Iraq U23	7	3	2	1	0	9	1	8
02 Cambodia U23	5	3	1	2	0	1	0	1
03 Oman U23	4	3	1	1	1	1	1	0
04 Pakistan U23	0	3	0	0	3	1	10	-9

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

01 Australia U23	6	3	2	0	1	4	3	1
02 China U23	5	3	1	2	0	1	0	1
03 Iraq U23	2	3	0	2	1	2	3	-1
04 Thailand U23	2	3	0	2	1	2	3	-1

Iraq U23 Last 6 matches

16/12/2025 07:00

Saudi Arabia U23 2 - 0 Iraq U23

AGC U23

14/12/2025 05:00

Qatar U23 1 - 1 Iraq U23

AGC U23

10/12/2025 05:00

Iraq U23 1 - 0 United Arab Emirates U23

AGC U23

07/12/2025 05:00

Oman U23 0 - 2 Iraq U23

AGC U23

04/12/2025 04:45

Iraq U23 1 - 2 Yemen U23

AGC U23

18/11/2025 08:00

Iraq U23 2 - 0 Singapore U22

INT FRL

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches China U23

01/01/2026 05:30

China U23 0 - 1 Iran U23

INT FRL

14/10/2025 01:00

China U23 0 - 0 Thailand U23

INT FRL

10/10/2025 01:00

China U23 3 - 1 Thailand U23

INT FRL

09/09/2025 04:35

Australia U23 0 - 0 China U23

AFC U23

06/09/2025 04:35

Northern Mariana Island U23 0 - 10 China U23

AFC U23

03/09/2025 04:35

China U23 2 - 1 Timor Leste U23

AFC U23

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues AFC U-23 Championship

Played games

Iraq U23

China U23

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored

Avg. per game

1.78

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.56

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

Iraq U23

Recent matches

China U23

Under /Over

(50%)3 3(50%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(44%)4 5(56%)

Under /Over

(0%)0 6(100%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)2 7(78%)

Under /Over

(33%)2 4(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)3 6(67%)

/Yes

(50%)3 3(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(11%)1 8(89%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Iraq U23

China U23

Shots

Iraq U23

Total shots

15.33 avg / game

Blocked

5 total

Avg. 1.67

China U23

Total shots

13.89 avg / game

Blocked

40 total

Avg. 4.44

Iraq U23 Pass China U23

Total passes

1242

Avg. 414 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

62%

Total passes

3275

Avg. 364 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Iraq U23

Played games

China U23

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.50

Clean sheets

0.78

5.00

Corners

3.89

13.50

Throw-ins

104

11.56

3.17

Offsides

1.67

1.17

GK saves

4.11

Iraq U23

DISCIPLINARY

China U23

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.33

1.78

0.17

0.00

10.33

Fouls

100

11.11

7.67

Tackles

140

15.56

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Iraq U23 vs China U23 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Iraq U23 vs China U23 on 08 January 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 AFC U-23 Championship 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.

Iraq U23 vs China U23 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Iraq U23's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against China U23'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 U-23 Championship 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 U-23 Championship standings and the AFC U-23 Championship form table to understand exactly where Iraq U23 and China U23 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 U-23 Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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