Lineups - Jun 15, 2026 - Group G
Iran vs New Zealand: Lineups, Key Players and XI Risk
AI citation
The model lean for Iran vs New Zealand is Iran win (61%), the most likely score is 2-1, expected total goals are 2.22, and risk is low; final score 2-2.
Key Takeaway
The model lean for Iran vs New Zealand is Iran win (61%), the most likely score is 2-1, expected total goals are 2.22, and risk is low; final score 2-2.
Model leanIran win 61%
Predicted score2-1
Expected total goals2.22
Risk levellow
Post-Match Review Status
Iran vs New Zealand is completed with final score 2-2. This page keeps the pre-match model read and compares it with the forecast score 2-1.
Iran vs New Zealand lineups and key players
Iran watch list: Mehdi Taremi, Ehsan Haji Safi, Alireza Jahanbakhsh Jirandeh, Ramin Rezaeiansemeskandi, Saeid Ezatolahi Afagh. New Zealand watch list: Christopher Grant Wood, Kosta Barbarouses, Elijah Henry Just, Michael Joseph Boxall, Timothy John Payne. This page uses available player data and likely XI candidates; unconfirmed official lineups or injuries are marked as pending rather than invented.
Key players
Iran
Iran has 6 key players and 11 likely XI candidates in the current data layer.
| Key players | Mehdi Taremi, Ehsan Haji Safi, Alireza Jahanbakhsh Jirandeh, Ramin Rezaeiansemeskandi, Saeid Ezatolahi Afagh |
|---|---|
| Likely XI | Ali Reza Safarbeiranvand, Ehsan Haji Safi, Ramin Rezaeiansemeskandi, Mohammadhossein Kanani Zadegan, Milad Mohammadikeshmarzi |
| Bench depth | Seyed Saman Ghoddoos, Mahdi Torabi, Shojae Khalilzadeh, Roozbeh Cheshmi, Shahriyar Moghanloo |
Key players
New Zealand
New Zealand has 6 key players and 11 likely XI candidates in the current data layer.
| Key players | Christopher Grant Wood, Kosta Barbarouses, Elijah Henry Just, Michael Joseph Boxall, Timothy John Payne |
|---|---|
| Likely XI | Maxime Teremoana Crocombe, Michael Joseph Boxall, Timothy John Payne, Thomas Jefferson Smith, Liberato Gianpaolo Cacace |
| Bench depth | Sarpreet Singh, Joe Zen Robert Bell, Ryan Jared Thomas, Tyler Grant Bindon, Benjamin Craig Old |
The lineup module uses available player data; unconfirmed XI, injuries and rotation remain pending.
Trust
Data Status and Use Boundary
Sources: schedule.csv, game_predictions.csv, Official FIFA squad list: 48 teams / 1248 players.
Odds statusMarket odds cache when matched; official Sporttery pending; model fair odds for comparison
Lineup statusLikely XI and availability update when official sources confirm
Forecast typePost-match model backtest
Use boundaryEntertainment only, not betting advice
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Primary forecast
Iran vs New Zealand: primary prediction
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Search angle
Iran vs New Zealand: lineups
Focused on key players, likely XI, bench depth and pending source status.
FAQ
Who is more likely to win Iran vs New Zealand?Iran win
The model currently leans Iran win at 61%, with projected score 2-1 and final score 2-2.
What is the Iran vs New Zealand score prediction?2-1
The model score is 2-1, expected total goals are 2.22, Over 2.5 is around 38%, and BTTS is around 37%.
Are the Iran vs New Zealand odds official?Market odds cache when matched; official Sporttery pending; model fair odds for comparison
They are not official lottery odds. The page shows public market reference odds when the site cache matches; official Sporttery stays pending, and model fair odds are only probability comparisons.
Are Iran vs New Zealand lineups confirmed?Likely XI and availability update when official sources confirm
If official XI is not published, the page only shows likely XI candidates and available player data, marked as pending.
Where do Iran and New Zealand player notes come from?Lineup status
Iran and New Zealand notes use available public player data and likely XI candidates; official XI, injuries and rotation remain pending until confirmed.