United Arab Emirates is slightly favored to win with odds around 2.20 compared to Iraq's 3.10, while a draw is priced near 3.00. The UAE's recent home form and balanced squad contribute to their edge, despite Iraq's strong away record in past qualifiers.

The match starts at 4:00 PM Gulf Standard Time (GST) on November 13, 2025.

The game will be held at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, which has a seating capacity of approximately 43,000 and is known for hosting major international football events.

Prediction favors United Arab Emirates to win with odds of 2.20 based on their home advantage and recent mixed but improved performances, while Iraq's odds of 3.10 reflect their inconsistent form in this qualification cycle. The draw at 3.00 suggests a competitive match is expected.

Historically, in their last 16 meetings, Iraq has won 7 times and United Arab Emirates 5 times, with 4 draws. The teams have closely matched goal records, with Iraq scoring slightly more on average, but UAE holds a better home record against Iraq.