A tight clash of two disciplined, physical sides, with Iran slightly favored on individual quality.
Iran are compact and more tested at this level; New Zealand can make it physical and tight. SoFi’s fixed roof should keep conditions stable.
Iran has more World Cup experience and should take their chances against a compact New Zealand block.
Iran favoured against New Zealand in fixed-roof SoFi Stadium.
Very even duel between Iran and New Zealand. Iran's defensive style and the neutral indoor stadium atmosphere could give them a slight edge in a game with few clear chances.
Los Angeles
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 5 | |
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 5 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 |