World Cup 2026: Senegal vs Iraq 26/06/2026

Match between Senegal and Iraq is expected to be played at a slow pace with a strong defensive focus, making under 3.5 goals the most logical choice.

Betting on Goals

Although the public is leaning toward goals, the 3.5 goal line in the Senegal – Iraq match offers excellent value on the under. These are two teams stuck at the bottom of the group after two rounds, without points and realistically without serious chances of advancing.

Iraq is severely weakened in attack due to injuries to Hussein and Ali, so they will focus entirely on a deep defensive block and disrupting play in order to avoid another heavy defeat. On the other side, Senegal is under massive pressure after conceding six goals in the first two matches, further complicated by the injury of first-choice goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.

Coach Cissé and captain Koulibaly must urgently stabilize the defense and keep a clean sheet, which means we are unlikely to see reckless attacking from the start.

I expect a lowered tempo and a very cautious approach from two eliminated sides, where an early Senegal lead would completely kill the game. Scorelines like 1–0, 2–0, or 3–0 for Senegal perfectly support this betting logic.