MODEL PREDICTION · GROUP G · MD1

Iran vs New ZealandWin Probability & Model Prediction

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 · 01:00 UTC · Inglewood

Onside's AI model gives Iran 92%, draw 5%, and New Zealand 3%. Iran is the model favourite (strong confidence) for this World Cup 2026 Group G fixture on Tuesday.

IRAN WIN
92%
DRAW
5%
NEW ZEALAND WIN
3%
Iran92%
Draw 5%
3%New Zealand
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FAV IRN · STRONG CONFIDENCE
MODEL RATIONALE

FIFA rank gap drives the model

Iran sits 64 places above New Zealand in the FIFA ranking (#21 vs #85) — the model's dominant input. That lifts Iran to 92% and pushes New Zealand down to 3%, with the draw absorbing the rest. Model treats Iran as a strong favourite.

WHY THE MODEL THINKS THIS

The four signals, side-by-side

FIFA RANKING
Iran
#21
New Zealand
#85
PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYERS
Iran
0
New Zealand
2
HOST EDGE
Iran
New Zealand
CONFEDERATION
Iran
AFC
New Zealand
OFC
PREMIER LEAGUE THREAD

The PL names in each squad

Iran0 PL
No current Premier League names in this squad.
New Zealand2 PL
  • Chris WoodNott'm Forest
  • Marko StamenićNott'm Forest
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