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Iran vs New Zealand Stats Comparison: Prediction, Corners, Cards and Lineups
Iran vs New Zealand is a ranking-gap match with a very different texture from the European-heavy fixtures: Iran bring tournament experience, physical forwards and set-piece threat, while New Zealand need structure, aerial defending and transition efficiency.
Quick match path
Stats first, odds second.
- Group
- Group G
- Kick-off
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 03:00 CEST / Monday 21:00 ET
- Venue
- TBC
Kick-off
03:00 CEST
Late Group G match for Europe; evening ET audience.
Ranking edge
Iran +64
Iran have a large ranking and tournament-experience advantage.
Player watch
Taremi / Wood
Two clear striker search angles.
Corners watch
Iran
Territory and deliveries should decide the corner read.
Team comparison
IR Iran vs New Zealand stats
Lower FIFA ranking number is better. For betting, ranking is context only; lineups and live game state still matter.
| Stat | IR Iran | New Zealand | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
FIFA ranking | 21 | 85 | IR Iran |
Ranking gap | 64 | Major underdog | Profile |
World Cup appearances | 7 | 3 | IR Iran |
Best World Cup finish | Group stage | Group stage | Profile |
Qualification route | AFC | OFC | Profile |
Match script | Territory and forward pressure | Set pieces and aerial outlet | Profile |
Iran profile
AFC qualification
- FIFA rank
- 21
- World Cups
- 7
- Best finish
- Group stage
- Coach
- Amir Ghalenoei
New Zealand profile
OFC qualification
- FIFA rank
- 85
- World Cups
- 3
- Best finish
- Group stage
- Coach
- Darren Bazeley
Player watch
Sort the key players by ranking context and World Cup experience
IR Iran
IR IranMehdi Taremi
Forward
Penalty-box reference, scorer and shot route.
Sardar Azmoun
Forward
Aerial, link-play and goalscorer threat.
Alireza Jahanbakhsh
Winger
Set pieces, wide deliveries and shot creation.
New Zealand
New ZealandChris Wood
Forward
Main aerial target, scorer and shot-on-target route.
Sarpreet Singh
Midfielder
Chance creation and set-piece delivery.
Liberato Cacace
Defender
Left-side progression and crossing route.
Head to head
H2H context
Iran vs New Zealand has limited senior World Cup H2H relevance, so the comparison is mostly ranking, qualification strength, set-piece profile and striker roles.
IR Iran
0
Draws
0
New Zealand
0
Betting markets
Cards, corners and live triggers
Corners prediction
Iran corners are the first lean because they should own more territory. New Zealand corners become relevant if they win set-piece territory through Wood and wide deliveries.
Cards prediction
New Zealand cards are live-interesting if Iran combine around the box and force recovery tackles. Iran cards can appear if New Zealand use direct counters into Wood.
- Iran: confirm Taremi and Azmoun before using scorer or shots markets.
- Iran: Jahanbakhsh role affects set pieces, assists and corners.
- New Zealand: Chris Wood starting status decides the main shot and scorer route.
- New Zealand: Cacace and Singh roles affect crosses, set pieces and corner paths.
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Betting takeaways from the stats
Iran are the result lean, but team goals, Iran corners and Taremi/Azmoun player markets are more useful than a tiny favorite-only bet.
New Zealand's best attacking path is direct play into Chris Wood and set pieces, so corners and headed-shot props are worth monitoring live.
Cards can rise if New Zealand defend long spells or if Iran's forwards draw contact around the box.
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