Iran Reviewed World Cup Matches
3 investigationsLatest Iran national team football matches: every report comes with full stats, xG analysis and the Crime Index of the result.
Iran Squad: Latest Match
Belgium — Iran · 5-4-1- 1A. BeiranvandG
- 2S. HardaniD
- 13H. KanaaniD
- 4S. KhalilzadehD
- 19A. Nemati
- 3E. HajsafiD
- 23R. RezaeianM
- 14S. GhoddosM
- 6S. EzatolahiM
- 8M. MohebiM
- 9M. TaremiF
Belgium vs Iran 0:0 — Iran's Keeper Weathered 23 Shots
Belgium and Iran played out a 0-0 draw despite the match looking one-sided by every attacking measure: 23 shots to 7, 1.79 xG to 0.62.
Egypt — Iran 1:1: The Better Chances Went Unpaid
One side had the ball, the other had the chances, and the points were split down the middle. Egypt and Iran drew 1:1, a result that suited the participants more than the statistics.
Iran vs New Zealand 2-2 — Four Goals and Constant Lead Changes
Iran and New Zealand played out a high-scoring 2-2 draw at the group stage with a close xG reading (1.5 to 1.24).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the head coach of the Iran national team?
Per the most recently analyzed match (Belgium — Iran) — Amir Ghalenoei.
How often do Iran's match results diverge from the xG-expected outcome?
Bravsen has analyzed 3 matches — average Crime Index 39, with 0 scoring 60+ (the threshold for an anomalous gap between the result and the xG model).
6 articles have been reviewed for Iran's national team, all within the FIFA World Cup.
Iran Matches in the Database
Recent results include a 1:1 draw with Egypt, a goalless draw with Belgium, and a high-scoring 2:2 draw with New Zealand. Three draws in a row — six pieces document a steady but winless stretch for the team.