Iraq vs Kuwait Live Stream – AFC World Cup Qualifiers Match Preview (20.03.25)

📅 Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
🕒 Kick-off: 21:15 UTC+3
🏟️ Venue: Basra International Stadium, Basra, Iraq
🏆 Competition: AFC 2026 World Cup Qualifiers – Group Stage
⚽ Coaches: Jesús Casas (Iraq), Juan Antonio Pizzi (Kuwait)

Iraq faces Kuwait in a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier at Basra International Stadium. Jesús Casas’ team is a strong contender for qualification, while Juan Antonio Pizzi’s Kuwait will aim to cause an upset and boost their chances in the group.

Team Form and Standings

• Iraq: A talented squad with a strong home record, looking to assert dominance in the qualifiers.
• Kuwait: A disciplined team aiming to compete for a qualification spot despite being the underdogs.

Key Players to Watch

• Iraq:
  • Aymen Hussein: A prolific striker and Iraq’s main goal-scoring threat.
  • Osama Rashid: The creative midfielder provides vision and passing ability.
  • Ali Adnan: An experienced full-back with strong defensive and attacking qualities.
• Kuwait:
  • Bader Al-Mutawa: The veteran forward remains a key figure in Kuwait’s attack.
  • Fahad Al-Hajeri: A strong defender responsible for keeping Iraq’s attackers in check.
  • Shabaib Al-Khaldi: A young and promising winger with pace and dribbling ability.

Tactical Approaches

• Iraq (Jesús Casas):
  • Attacking football with a focus on ball possession.
  • Using Osama Rashid’s playmaking to break through Kuwait’s defense.
  • Quick transitions and exploiting width through Ali Adnan.
• Kuwait (Juan Antonio Pizzi):
  • Compact defensive setup with counter-attacks as the main strategy.
  • Targeting set-pieces to create goal-scoring chances.
  • Maintaining a disciplined midfield to disrupt Iraq’s attacking flow.

Betting Tips

1. Iraq to Win – Their superior squad and home advantage give them a strong edge.
2. Under 3.5 Goals – Kuwait will likely set up defensively, keeping the game tight.
3. Aymen Hussein to Score Anytime – Iraq’s main goal-scoring threat.

Prediction

• Iraq 2-0 Kuwait – A solid home win for Iraq with control in midfield and attack.