After getting the better of Wales, the race for Group B qualification has taken on a completely new look and it is a race that Iran are currently winning.
Although a draw might still be enough for Iran to qualify for the Round of 16, they cannot necessarily play for a stalemate either. A conundrum that makes their upcoming clash with the United States even more interesting.
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We’ve combined the following three legs for a big 25/1 Iran v USA bet builder:
- Match result - draw
- Mehdi Terami to score
- Under 4 total goals
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After the dust had settled on this year’s World Cup group stage draw, many observes felt that Iran were to be the whipping boys in a league that consisted of England, the United States, Wales, and themselves.
A status that they all but lived up to after the Three Lions roared to a 6-2 Group B win. While it was a result that would have also given Wales a huge confidence boost before meeting Carlos Quieroz’s men four days later.
However, it is fair to say that Iran did not read the script against Wales and after already throwing the kitchen sink at their Robert Page’s defence, a couple of dramatic leaks were found in the depths of injury time.
With Wales capitulating, the Iranians would help themselves to three hugely important points and as the United States were perhaps unfortunate to not get the better of England later that same evening, it is they who currently find themselves lying third in the table.
Which means manager Gregg Berhalter is going to have to roll the dice on Tuesday. Win and the United States Men’s National Team will book a ticket to knockout football. Anything else and they will be on the first flight home.
While a win could also see either of Iran or the United States finish top of the group. Although England have almost got themselves over the qualification line – bar an incredible defeat to Wales, finishing top of the shop is net yet secured.
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A scenario which arguably adds further spice to this encounter and with Tuesday evening set to offer plenty of ebb and flow when it comes to who is hot and who is not, your calculators may need to be at the ready.
Especially if goal difference comes into the equation. Iran’s has improved slightly since that 2-0 win over Wales, the American counterparts find themselves at a state of equilibrium and this is something they will need to improve in just a few hours.
With that in mind, our latest bet builder is now up for grabs, and it looks like this:
- Match result - draw
- Mehdi Terami to score
- Under 4 total goals
For my latest bet builder offering, the spotlight is being shown on Iran’s Mehdi Taremi. With the Porto forward bagging a brace against England, he will look to do the same against their transatlantic cousins.
A goal that eventually helps the Iran team to the draw that assures them of qualification. Bad news for the United States but if there are also less than four total goals, it would mean good news for punters. Especially as this construction is priced at a massive 25/1.