Norway with Haaland has superior firepower; Iraq will resist but Norway are favorites.
Norway offer greater box threat and chance creation, though Iraq can compete with a mid-block and tempo. Low-altitude Boston changes little in the balance.
Norway will dominate with their attacking prowess. Iraq will show fighting spirit, but the European quality gap will be evident.
Norway stronger than Iraq on the road in Boston.
Norway has Haaland and Ødegaard as game-changers. Iraq will put up a fight in Boston, but Nordic efficiency in the boxes will decide the match in their favour.
Boston
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | +8 | 9 | |
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 6 | |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 3 | |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 |