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

Betiball's prediction for Iraq U23 vs China U23 on 08 January 2026 (kick-off: 10:00) 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.

Prediction Match Centre

Iraq U23 vs China U23: Starting Lineups Time : 08/01/2026 10:00

Iraq U23
0 - 0
Finished
China U23
85' event Hamid Ali / Ali Sadeq Mahmood Shaheen
81' event Mustafa Nawaf / Mohammed Jameel Shinaa
64' event Ali Karrar
event 88' Kuai Jiwen / Behram Abduweli
event 88' Xiang Yuwang / Wang Yudong
event 68' Haoyu Yang / Li Zhenquan
event 68' Chen Zeshi / Bohao Wang
event 55' Yang Xi
event 48' Umidjan Yusup
event 9' Yang Xi / Shimeng Bao
85' event Hamid Ali / Ali Sadeq Mahmood Shaheen
event 88' Kuai Jiwen / Behram Abduweli
81' event Mustafa Nawaf / Mohammed Jameel Shinaa
event 88' Xiang Yuwang / Wang Yudong
64' event Ali Karrar
event 68' Haoyu Yang / Li Zhenquan
event 68' Chen Zeshi / Bohao Wang
event 55' Yang Xi
event 48' Umidjan Yusup
event 9' Yang Xi / Shimeng Bao
Iraq U23 Iraq U23
Substitutions
#8 Yasir Wisam Abboodi
#2 Hamid Ali
#21 Layth Dheyaa
#14 Jaber Dhumad
#10 Amoori Faisal
#19 Sidad Haji
#11 Mustafa Nawaf
#4 Adam Rasheed
#12 Ridha Abdulaziz
Iraq U23 Iraq U23 China U23 China U23
14Shots9
7Shots on Goal1
6Fouls15
3Corner Kick3
15Free kick6
3Offside1
1Yellow card2
1Save7
6Successful Tackles6
7Interceptions4
34Long pass32
5Successful center2
7Shots off goal3
0Blocked5
10Tackle10
26Throw-in21
448Passes317
148Attacks95
80Dangerous attacks60
1Corner Kicks(HT)1
48DuelsWon38
1.64xGOT0.23
14Touches In Opposition Box12
17AccurateCrosses12
24Clearances46
China U23 China U23
Substitutions
#21 Shengxin Bao
#18 Chen Zeshi
#12 Shenping Huo
#8 Mutellip Iminqari
#11 Kuai Jiwen
#5 Haofan Liu
#1 Yi Luan
#22 Weijie Mao
#7 Xiang Yuwang
#23 Yang Xi
#14 Haoyu Yang
#19 Zhang Aihui
Commentary
88' China U23 — substitution: Kuai Jiwen / Behram Abduweli
88' China U23 — substitution: Xiang Yuwang / Wang Yudong
85' Iraq U23 — substitution: Hamid Ali / Ali Sadeq Mahmood Shaheen
81' Iraq U23 — substitution: Mustafa Nawaf / Mohammed Jameel Shinaa
68' China U23 — substitution: Haoyu Yang / Li Zhenquan
68' China U23 — substitution: Chen Zeshi / Bohao Wang
64' Ali Karrar - Iraq U23 receive a yellow card
55' Yang Xi - China U23 receive a yellow card
48' Umidjan Yusup - China U23 receive a yellow card
9' China U23 — substitution: Yang Xi / Shimeng Bao

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 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.

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 Iraq U23 and China U23 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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