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Current prediction version: Actionable
PredictionHome win68%Miss
BetHome win$760Aligned
Post-match result0-0
Net P&L-$760
PredictionConfidence: 68%
Home win

Belgium enter this Group G match as strong favorites, with bookmaker consensus implying a 66% win probability and all three analytical perspectives firmly backing a Belgian victory. Belgium's recent form features impressive wins over Croatia, the USA, and a 5-0 demolition of Tunisia, while Iran have struggled against higher-ranked opponents and drew with New Zealand. Both teams are at full strength with no injuries or suspensions. Although Belgium drew their opener 1-1 against Egypt and Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand, the overall evidence—stable odds, superior squad depth, and quality of recent performances—points to a Belgium win. The most plausible scorelines are controlled one or two-goal margins.

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Home win$7603 bets
Net P&L-$760
  • Home win1X2Source prediction: ActionableAligned

    Home win

    $340
    odds 1.45Settled: loss-$340

    Betting rationale：Football posture: favorite conviction, adding to an existing Belgium position at improved odds. Belgium's 1-1 opener draw against Egypt was disappointing, but their recent body of work — a 5-0 demolition of Tunisia, a 2-0 away win at Croatia, and a 5-2 away win over the USA — reveals a side with far more firepower than Iran can handle over 90 minutes. Iran's 2-2 draw with New Zealand and their historical pattern of struggling against top-tier opposition make an upset unlikely. The model gives Be

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  • Home win1X2Source prediction: PreviewAligned

    Home win

    $320
    odds 1.43Settled: loss-$320

    Betting rationale：Posture: favorite conviction. Belgium opened with a frustrating draw against Egypt and cannot afford another slip. Iran are organized but conceded twice to New Zealand and showed defensive gaps that Belgium's attacking talent — which put five past both Tunisia and the USA — can exploit. The SoFi Stadium crowd may have a large Iranian contingent, adding edge, but Belgium's quality over 90 minutes should prevail. At 1.43, the price is short but playable for a team that controls possession and crea

    Payout: $0 · Balance after: $10,251.5

  • Correct score 2-0Correct scoreSource prediction: Late

    Correct score 2-0

    $100
    odds 5.75Settled: loss-$100

    Betting rationale：Favorite conviction with a scoreline satellite. Already holding $660 on Belgium to win at blended ~1.44, which covers the broad match story. The specific script — Belgium's clinical attack overwhelming an Iran defense that conceded twice to New Zealand — points to a controlled 2-0 victory. Belgium scored 14 in their last five, kept Croatia scoreless away, and need a statement win after a frustrating 1-1 opener against Egypt. Iran have scored freely against lower-tier sides but haven't faced a Eu

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Post-match result0-0
Outcome missedScoreline missedClosest off by 1 goals
3-way probabilityTop pick: Home win
Home win 68%Draw 20%Away win 12%
Scoreline predictionsdistance 1
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Analysis brief

  • - The market odds analysis reveals Belgium as the unambiguous favorite: the 14-bookmaker consensus assigns Belgium a 66.1% implied win probability versus 20.9% for the draw and 12.9% for Iran. All sampled bookmakers show a tight Belgium price range of 1.42–1.47, with no outlier divergences, and the minimal odds movement since the prior update (−0.11pp for Belgium) signals stable market sentiment rather than late uncertainty. While Belgium's opening 1-1 draw with Egypt and Iran's 2-2 draw with New
  • - The odds heavily favor Belgium (implied probability ~66%) and their recent form is superior both in results and opponent quality. Belgium's last five show wins over Croatia (away), USA (away), and Tunisia, with draws against Egypt and Mexico. Iran's last five include a loss to Nigeria and a draw with New Zealand, with wins coming against weaker sides (Mali, Gambia, Costa Rica). Both teams are at full strength with no reported injuries or suspensions. The absence of head-to-head history and ranki
  • - The injury check returned no absentees for either side, indicating full availability, but lineups remain undisclosed so tactical rotations cannot be ruled out. Belgium's odds-implied 66.1% win chance, superior recent friendly results (5-0 vs Tunisia, 2-0 vs Croatia), and Iran's relatively weaker opposition in recent matches support a Belgium win. Belgium's 1-1 draw with Egypt in the opener and Iran's 2-2 draw with New Zealand add some uncertainty, but the weight of evidence favors Belgium.

Memory brief

  • - Recall anchors: bel egy group_g_round_1. Prediction window: Preview edition. Visible at: T-24h. Predicted Belgium win with confidence 0.63. Probability distribution: Belgium win 63.0%; draw 21.0%; Egypt win 16.0%. Top-3 scorelines: Belgium 2-0 Egypt, Belgium 1-0 Egypt, Belgium 3-
  • - Recall anchors: irn nzl group_g_round_1. Prediction window: Preview edition. Visible at: T-24h. Predicted Iran win with confidence 0.60. Probability distribution: Iran win 60.0%; draw 25.0%; New Zealand win 15.0%. Top-3 scorelines: Iran 2-0 New Zealand, Iran 2-1 New Zealand, Iran
This prediction's input statusKey inputs recorded for this predictionBrier 1.12Log loss 1.61

Meta thinking

  • Market odds analysisExamine the 14 captured pre-match odds to determine the market's implied probabilities for each outcome. Identify whether a clear favorite exists or if the odds indicate a tightly contested match, and note any notable divergences across bookmakers.
  • Recent form comparisonCompare the last five results for Belgium (draw vs Egypt, big wins over Tunisia and USA, win vs Croatia, draw vs Mexico) with Iran's recent outcomes (draw vs New Zealand, wins over Mali, Gambia, Costa Rica, loss to Nigeria). Consider opponent strength and margin to assess current momentum.
  • Squad availability and injuriesVerify that the most recent injury check returned no reported absentees for either side as of 2026-06-21T12:10:00Z. Investigate whether this indicates both teams are at full strength or if undisclosed lineup changes and tactical rotations may still occur before kickoff.

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Perspectives

Market odds analysisHome winThe market odds analysis reveals Belgium as the unambiguous favorite: the 14-bookmaker consensus assigns Belgium a 66.1% implied win probability versus 20.9% for the draw and 12.9% for Iran. All sampled bookmakers show a tight Belgium price range of 1.42–1.47, with no outlier divergences, and the minimal odds movement since the prior update (−0.11pp for Belgium) signals stable market sentiment rather than late uncertainty. While Belgium's opening 1-1 draw with Egypt and Iran's 2-2 draw with New66%
Analysis process

  1. Analysis goal

    Market odds analysis

  2. The harness read the minimum pre-match evidence from the snapshot: match details, availability facts, odds, weather, head-to-head records and both teams' recent form.

  3. Check match details

    #2

    Match details: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. Fixture: BEL vs IRN. Kickoff: 2026-06-21T19:00:00Z. Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, altitude 38 m. Home/host context: schedule-listed home side. Field capture status as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z: lineups checked (source returned no rows, last checked at 2026-06-20T19:12:16Z); injuries checked (source returned no rows, last checked at 2026-06-21T12:10:00Z); weather captured (1 observed); h2h not captured (source returned no rows); odds captured (14 observed); events not captured (post-match only); statistics not captured (post-match only); fixture players not captured (post-match only); live odds not captured (not captured before the match); result not captured (post-match only).

  4. Check availability facts

    #3

    Tool facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. Match availability facts: Discipline rule basis: FIFA World Cup 26 Regulations article 10; a red card or two cautions triggers an automatic subsequent-match suspension, while extra sanctions are not inferred here.

    • Belgium: no visible injury records in this snapshot.
    • Belgium: no suspension records derived from prior cards in this snapshot.
    • Iran: no visible injury records in this snapshot.
    • Iran: no suspension records derived from prior cards in this snapshot.

  5. Compare bookmaker consensus

    #4

    Odds consensus facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. Visible odds update points: 15, covering 14 bookmaker sample(s). Latest odds update time: 2026-06-21T08:07:20Z. Latest consensus implied probabilities: side A win 66.1%, draw 20.9%, side B win 12.9%. Most recent visible updates: 2026-06-21T06:00:28Z -> 2026-06-21T08:07:20Z. Consensus implied probability movement: side A win -0.11pp, draw +0pp, side B win +0.1pp. Representative 1X2 line movement: 10bet side A 1.42 / draw 4.4 / side B 7.2 → side A 1.42 / draw 4.4 / side B 7.2; william_hill side A 1.44 / draw 4.33 / side B 7 → side A 1.44 / draw 4.33 / side B 7; bet365 side A 1.42 / draw 4.5 / side B 8 → side A 1.42 / draw 4.5 / side B 7.5. Latest bookmaker samples: 10bet: side A 1.42, draw 4.4, side B 7.2; william_hill: side A 1.44, draw 4.33, side B 7; bet365: side A 1.42, draw 4.5, side B 7.5; marathonbet: side A 1.47, draw 4.65, side B 7.7. Extended market samples: 10bet: total 0.5 over 1.05 / under 9.5; bet365: total 0.5 over 1.04 / under 12; marathonbet: total 0.75 over 1.01 / under 9.6.

  6. Check detailed weather

    #5

    Weather forecast facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. Weather sample time: 2026-06-21T12:10:49Z. Kickoff weather: clear, 22°C, precipitation 0 mm, humidity 65%, wind 14.4 km/h.

  7. Check head-to-head

    #6

    Head-to-head facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. head-to-head records: no visible records available.

  8. Check recent form

    #7

    Recent form facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. 10 visible recent match record(s) for Belgium:

    • 2026-06-15T19:00:00Z, competition World Cup 2026, against Egypt, home/away home, score 1-1, result draw.
    • 2026-06-06T13:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Tunisia, home/away home, score 5-0, result win.
    • 2026-06-02T16:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Croatia, home/away away, score 2-0, result win.
    • 2026-04-01T01:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Mexico, home/away away, score 1-1, result draw.
    • 2026-03-28T19:30:00Z, competition Friendlies, against USA, home/away away, score 5-2, result win.
    • 2024-11-17T19:45:00Z, competition UEFA Nations League, against Israel, home/away away, score 0-1, result loss.
    • 2024-11-14T19:45:00Z, competition UEFA Nations League, against Italy, home/away home, score 0-1, result loss.
    • 2024-10-14T18:45:00Z, competition UEFA Nations League, against France, home/away home, score 1-2, result loss.
    • 2024-10-10T18:45:00Z, competition UEFA Nations League, against Italy, home/away away, score 2-2, result draw.
    • 2024-09-09T18:45:00Z, competition UEFA Nations League, against France, home/away away, score 0-2, result loss.

  9. Check recent form

    #8

    Recent form facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. 10 visible recent match record(s) for Iran:

    • 2026-06-16T01:00:00Z, competition World Cup 2026, against New Zealand, home/away home, score 2-2, result draw.
    • 2026-06-04T16:30:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Mali, home/away home, score 2-0, result win.
    • 2026-05-29T15:30:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Gambia, home/away home, score 3-1, result win.
    • 2026-03-31T13:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Costa Rica, home/away away, score 5-0, result win.
    • 2026-03-27T12:30:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Nigeria, home/away home, score 1-2, result loss.
    • 2025-10-14T15:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Tanzania, home/away home, score 2-0, result win.
    • 2025-10-10T17:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Russia, home/away away, score 1-2, result loss.
    • 2025-09-04T15:30:00Z, competition CAFA Nations Cup, against Tajikistan, home/away away, score 2-2, result draw.
    • 2025-09-01T12:00:00Z, competition CAFA Nations Cup, against India, home/away away, score 3-0, result win.
    • 2025-08-29T12:00:00Z, competition CAFA Nations Cup, against Afghanistan, home/away home, score 3-1, result win.

  10. Check tournament context

    #9

    Tournament context facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. Belgium vs Iran group context: Group G; visible fixtures show 2 completed matches and 4 remaining. Current group table: Iran 1 pts/1 played; New Zealand 1 pts/1 played; Belgium 1 pts/1 played; Egypt 1 pts/1 played. Points scenario rank ranges: Belgium can finish from rank 1 to 4; first or second place remains possible; Egypt can finish from rank 1 to 4; first or second place remains possible; Iran can finish from rank 1 to 4; first or second place remains possible; New Zealand can finish from rank 1 to 4; first or second place remains possible. Remaining fixtures: Belgium vs Iran; New Zealand vs Egypt; Egypt vs Iran; New Zealand vs Belgium. Calculation notes: rank ranges enumerate points only and do not assert tie-breaks；cross-group third-place comparison is not asserted.

  11. Check team ranking facts

    #10

    Team ranking facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. the team's FIFA men's ranking before target date 2026-06-21 is unavailable: ranking data is unavailable.

  12. Check team ranking facts

    #11

    Team ranking facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. the team's FIFA men's ranking before target date 2026-06-21 is unavailable: ranking data is unavailable.

  13. Market odds analysis for Belgium vs Iran: 14 bookmakers sampled, latest consensus implied probabilities are Belgium win 66.1%, draw 20.9%, Iran win 12.9%. Odds are stable with minimal movement in the last update window. Belgium is priced as a clear favorite across all bookmakers (1.42-1.47 range) with no notable divergences. The market does not view this as a tightly contested match.

  14. The market odds analysis reveals Belgium as the unambiguous favorite: the 14-bookmaker consensus assigns Belgium a 66.1% implied win probability versus 20.9% for the draw and 12.9% for Iran. All sampled bookmakers show a tight Belgium price range of 1.42–1.47, with no outlier divergences, and the minimal odds movement since the prior update (−0.11pp for Belgium) signals stable market sentiment rather than late uncertainty. While Belgium's opening 1-1 draw with Egypt and Iran's 2-2 draw with New

Conclusion note

Across 14 bookmakers sampled at 08:07 UTC, Belgium are priced as a clear favorite with a consensus implied win probability of 66.1%, while a draw sits at 20.9% and Iran at just 12.9%. The odds are stable with only negligible movement in the latest update window, and all bookmakers consistently quote Belgium between 1.42 and 1.47 with no notable divergences, indicating strong market conviction that Belgium will win this group-stage match.

Recent form comparisonHome winThe odds heavily favor Belgium (implied probability ~66%) and their recent form is superior both in results and opponent quality. Belgium's last five show wins over Croatia (away), USA (away), and Tunisia, with draws against Egypt and Mexico. Iran's last five include a loss to Nigeria and a draw with New Zealand, with wins coming against weaker sides (Mali, Gambia, Costa Rica). Both teams are at full strength with no reported injuries or suspensions. The absence of head-to-head history and ranki70%
Analysis process

  1. Analysis goal

    Recent form comparison

  2. The harness read the minimum pre-match evidence from the snapshot: match details, availability facts, odds, weather, head-to-head records and both teams' recent form.

  3. Check match details

    #2

    Match details: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. Fixture: BEL vs IRN. Kickoff: 2026-06-21T19:00:00Z. Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, altitude 38 m. Home/host context: schedule-listed home side. Field capture status as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z: lineups checked (source returned no rows, last checked at 2026-06-20T19:12:16Z); injuries checked (source returned no rows, last checked at 2026-06-21T12:10:00Z); weather captured (1 observed); h2h not captured (source returned no rows); odds captured (14 observed); events not captured (post-match only); statistics not captured (post-match only); fixture players not captured (post-match only); live odds not captured (not captured before the match); result not captured (post-match only).

  4. Check availability facts

    #3

    Tool facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. Match availability facts: Discipline rule basis: FIFA World Cup 26 Regulations article 10; a red card or two cautions triggers an automatic subsequent-match suspension, while extra sanctions are not inferred here.

    • Belgium: no visible injury records in this snapshot.
    • Belgium: no suspension records derived from prior cards in this snapshot.
    • Iran: no visible injury records in this snapshot.
    • Iran: no suspension records derived from prior cards in this snapshot.

  5. Compare bookmaker consensus

    #4

    Odds consensus facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. Visible odds update points: 15, covering 14 bookmaker sample(s). Latest odds update time: 2026-06-21T08:07:20Z. Latest consensus implied probabilities: side A win 66.1%, draw 20.9%, side B win 12.9%. Most recent visible updates: 2026-06-21T06:00:28Z -> 2026-06-21T08:07:20Z. Consensus implied probability movement: side A win -0.11pp, draw +0pp, side B win +0.1pp. Representative 1X2 line movement: 10bet side A 1.42 / draw 4.4 / side B 7.2 → side A 1.42 / draw 4.4 / side B 7.2; william_hill side A 1.44 / draw 4.33 / side B 7 → side A 1.44 / draw 4.33 / side B 7; bet365 side A 1.42 / draw 4.5 / side B 8 → side A 1.42 / draw 4.5 / side B 7.5. Latest bookmaker samples: 10bet: side A 1.42, draw 4.4, side B 7.2; william_hill: side A 1.44, draw 4.33, side B 7; bet365: side A 1.42, draw 4.5, side B 7.5; marathonbet: side A 1.47, draw 4.65, side B 7.7. Extended market samples: 10bet: total 0.5 over 1.05 / under 9.5; bet365: total 0.5 over 1.04 / under 12; marathonbet: total 0.75 over 1.01 / under 9.6.

  6. Check detailed weather

    #5

    Weather forecast facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. Weather sample time: 2026-06-21T12:10:49Z. Kickoff weather: clear, 22°C, precipitation 0 mm, humidity 65%, wind 14.4 km/h.

  7. Check head-to-head

    #6

    Head-to-head facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. head-to-head records: no visible records available.

  8. Check recent form

    #7

    Recent form facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. 10 visible recent match record(s) for Belgium:

    • 2026-06-15T19:00:00Z, competition World Cup 2026, against Egypt, home/away home, score 1-1, result draw.
    • 2026-06-06T13:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Tunisia, home/away home, score 5-0, result win.
    • 2026-06-02T16:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Croatia, home/away away, score 2-0, result win.
    • 2026-04-01T01:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Mexico, home/away away, score 1-1, result draw.
    • 2026-03-28T19:30:00Z, competition Friendlies, against USA, home/away away, score 5-2, result win.
    • 2024-11-17T19:45:00Z, competition UEFA Nations League, against Israel, home/away away, score 0-1, result loss.
    • 2024-11-14T19:45:00Z, competition UEFA Nations League, against Italy, home/away home, score 0-1, result loss.
    • 2024-10-14T18:45:00Z, competition UEFA Nations League, against France, home/away home, score 1-2, result loss.
    • 2024-10-10T18:45:00Z, competition UEFA Nations League, against Italy, home/away away, score 2-2, result draw.
    • 2024-09-09T18:45:00Z, competition UEFA Nations League, against France, home/away away, score 0-2, result loss.

  9. Check recent form

    #8

    Recent form facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. 10 visible recent match record(s) for Iran:

    • 2026-06-16T01:00:00Z, competition World Cup 2026, against New Zealand, home/away home, score 2-2, result draw.
    • 2026-06-04T16:30:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Mali, home/away home, score 2-0, result win.
    • 2026-05-29T15:30:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Gambia, home/away home, score 3-1, result win.
    • 2026-03-31T13:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Costa Rica, home/away away, score 5-0, result win.
    • 2026-03-27T12:30:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Nigeria, home/away home, score 1-2, result loss.
    • 2025-10-14T15:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Tanzania, home/away home, score 2-0, result win.
    • 2025-10-10T17:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Russia, home/away away, score 1-2, result loss.
    • 2025-09-04T15:30:00Z, competition CAFA Nations Cup, against Tajikistan, home/away away, score 2-2, result draw.
    • 2025-09-01T12:00:00Z, competition CAFA Nations Cup, against India, home/away away, score 3-0, result win.
    • 2025-08-29T12:00:00Z, competition CAFA Nations Cup, against Afghanistan, home/away home, score 3-1, result win.

  10. Check head-to-head

    #9

    Head-to-head facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. head-to-head records: no visible records available.

  11. Check team ranking facts

    #10

    Team ranking facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. the team's FIFA men's ranking before target date 2026-06-21 is unavailable: ranking data is unavailable.

  12. Check team ranking facts

    #11

    Team ranking facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. the team's FIFA men's ranking before target date 2026-06-21 is unavailable: ranking data is unavailable.

  13. Check tournament context

    #12

    Tournament context facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. Belgium vs Iran group context: Group G; visible fixtures show 2 completed matches and 4 remaining. Current group table: Iran 1 pts/1 played; New Zealand 1 pts/1 played; Belgium 1 pts/1 played; Egypt 1 pts/1 played. Points scenario rank ranges: Belgium can finish from rank 1 to 4; first or second place remains possible; Egypt can finish from rank 1 to 4; first or second place remains possible; Iran can finish from rank 1 to 4; first or second place remains possible; New Zealand can finish from rank 1 to 4; first or second place remains possible. Remaining fixtures: Belgium vs Iran; New Zealand vs Egypt; Egypt vs Iran; New Zealand vs Belgium. Calculation notes: rank ranges enumerate points only and do not assert tie-breaks；cross-group third-place comparison is not asserted.

  14. Check team process facts

    #13

    Team process facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. the team's recent match process facts are unavailable: the corresponding data is unavailable.

  15. Check team process facts

    #14

    Team process facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. the team's recent match process facts are unavailable: the corresponding data is unavailable.

  16. Check availability facts

    #15

    Tool facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. Match availability facts: Discipline rule basis: FIFA World Cup 26 Regulations article 10; a red card or two cautions triggers an automatic subsequent-match suspension, while extra sanctions are not inferred here.

    • Belgium: no visible injury records in this snapshot.
    • Belgium: no suspension records derived from prior cards in this snapshot.
    • Iran: no visible injury records in this snapshot.
    • Iran: no suspension records derived from prior cards in this snapshot.

  17. Check match details

    #16

    Match details: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. Fixture: BEL vs IRN. Kickoff: 2026-06-21T19:00:00Z. Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, altitude 38 m. Home/host context: schedule-listed home side. Field capture status as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z: lineups checked (source returned no rows, last checked at 2026-06-20T19:12:16Z); injuries checked (source returned no rows, last checked at 2026-06-21T12:10:00Z); weather captured (1 observed); h2h not captured (source returned no rows); odds captured (14 observed); events not captured (post-match only); statistics not captured (post-match only); fixture players not captured (post-match only); live odds not captured (not captured before the match); result not captured (post-match only).

  18. This perspective conclusion is based on public tool evidence.

  19. The odds heavily favor Belgium (implied probability ~66%) and their recent form is superior both in results and opponent quality. Belgium's last five show wins over Croatia (away), USA (away), and Tunisia, with draws against Egypt and Mexico. Iran's last five include a loss to Nigeria and a draw with New Zealand, with wins coming against weaker sides (Mali, Gambia, Costa Rica). Both teams are at full strength with no reported injuries or suspensions. The absence of head-to-head history and ranki

Conclusion note

Belgium enter this match as strong favorites with bookmaker consensus implying a 66% win probability, and their recent form supports that assessment. Over the last five outings Belgium recorded three wins—including a 5-0 friendly demolition of Tunisia and a 2-0 away victory over Croatia—plus two draws, while Iran's last five include a loss to Nigeria and a draw with New Zealand against generally weaker opposition.

Squad availability and injuriesHome winThe injury check returned no absentees for either side, indicating full availability, but lineups remain undisclosed so tactical rotations cannot be ruled out. Belgium's odds-implied 66.1% win chance, superior recent friendly results (5-0 vs Tunisia, 2-0 vs Croatia), and Iran's relatively weaker opposition in recent matches support a Belgium win. Belgium's 1-1 draw with Egypt in the opener and Iran's 2-2 draw with New Zealand add some uncertainty, but the weight of evidence favors Belgium.68%
Analysis process

  1. Analysis goal

    Squad availability and injuries

  2. The harness read the minimum pre-match evidence from the snapshot: match details, availability facts, odds, weather, head-to-head records and both teams' recent form.

  3. Check match details

    #2

    Match details: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. Fixture: BEL vs IRN. Kickoff: 2026-06-21T19:00:00Z. Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, altitude 38 m. Home/host context: schedule-listed home side. Field capture status as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z: lineups checked (source returned no rows, last checked at 2026-06-20T19:12:16Z); injuries checked (source returned no rows, last checked at 2026-06-21T12:10:00Z); weather captured (1 observed); h2h not captured (source returned no rows); odds captured (14 observed); events not captured (post-match only); statistics not captured (post-match only); fixture players not captured (post-match only); live odds not captured (not captured before the match); result not captured (post-match only).

  4. Check availability facts

    #3

    Tool facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. Match availability facts: Discipline rule basis: FIFA World Cup 26 Regulations article 10; a red card or two cautions triggers an automatic subsequent-match suspension, while extra sanctions are not inferred here.

    • Belgium: no visible injury records in this snapshot.
    • Belgium: no suspension records derived from prior cards in this snapshot.
    • Iran: no visible injury records in this snapshot.
    • Iran: no suspension records derived from prior cards in this snapshot.

  5. Compare bookmaker consensus

    #4

    Odds consensus facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. Visible odds update points: 15, covering 14 bookmaker sample(s). Latest odds update time: 2026-06-21T08:07:20Z. Latest consensus implied probabilities: side A win 66.1%, draw 20.9%, side B win 12.9%. Most recent visible updates: 2026-06-21T06:00:28Z -> 2026-06-21T08:07:20Z. Consensus implied probability movement: side A win -0.11pp, draw +0pp, side B win +0.1pp. Representative 1X2 line movement: 10bet side A 1.42 / draw 4.4 / side B 7.2 → side A 1.42 / draw 4.4 / side B 7.2; william_hill side A 1.44 / draw 4.33 / side B 7 → side A 1.44 / draw 4.33 / side B 7; bet365 side A 1.42 / draw 4.5 / side B 8 → side A 1.42 / draw 4.5 / side B 7.5. Latest bookmaker samples: 10bet: side A 1.42, draw 4.4, side B 7.2; william_hill: side A 1.44, draw 4.33, side B 7; bet365: side A 1.42, draw 4.5, side B 7.5; marathonbet: side A 1.47, draw 4.65, side B 7.7. Extended market samples: 10bet: total 0.5 over 1.05 / under 9.5; bet365: total 0.5 over 1.04 / under 12; marathonbet: total 0.75 over 1.01 / under 9.6.

  6. Check detailed weather

    #5

    Weather forecast facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. Weather sample time: 2026-06-21T12:10:49Z. Kickoff weather: clear, 22°C, precipitation 0 mm, humidity 65%, wind 14.4 km/h.

  7. Check head-to-head

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    Head-to-head facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. head-to-head records: no visible records available.

  8. Check recent form

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    Recent form facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. 10 visible recent match record(s) for Belgium:

    • 2026-06-15T19:00:00Z, competition World Cup 2026, against Egypt, home/away home, score 1-1, result draw.
    • 2026-06-06T13:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Tunisia, home/away home, score 5-0, result win.
    • 2026-06-02T16:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Croatia, home/away away, score 2-0, result win.
    • 2026-04-01T01:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Mexico, home/away away, score 1-1, result draw.
    • 2026-03-28T19:30:00Z, competition Friendlies, against USA, home/away away, score 5-2, result win.
    • 2024-11-17T19:45:00Z, competition UEFA Nations League, against Israel, home/away away, score 0-1, result loss.
    • 2024-11-14T19:45:00Z, competition UEFA Nations League, against Italy, home/away home, score 0-1, result loss.
    • 2024-10-14T18:45:00Z, competition UEFA Nations League, against France, home/away home, score 1-2, result loss.
    • 2024-10-10T18:45:00Z, competition UEFA Nations League, against Italy, home/away away, score 2-2, result draw.
    • 2024-09-09T18:45:00Z, competition UEFA Nations League, against France, home/away away, score 0-2, result loss.

  9. Check recent form

    #8

    Recent form facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. 10 visible recent match record(s) for Iran:

    • 2026-06-16T01:00:00Z, competition World Cup 2026, against New Zealand, home/away home, score 2-2, result draw.
    • 2026-06-04T16:30:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Mali, home/away home, score 2-0, result win.
    • 2026-05-29T15:30:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Gambia, home/away home, score 3-1, result win.
    • 2026-03-31T13:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Costa Rica, home/away away, score 5-0, result win.
    • 2026-03-27T12:30:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Nigeria, home/away home, score 1-2, result loss.
    • 2025-10-14T15:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Tanzania, home/away home, score 2-0, result win.
    • 2025-10-10T17:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Russia, home/away away, score 1-2, result loss.
    • 2025-09-04T15:30:00Z, competition CAFA Nations Cup, against Tajikistan, home/away away, score 2-2, result draw.
    • 2025-09-01T12:00:00Z, competition CAFA Nations Cup, against India, home/away away, score 3-0, result win.
    • 2025-08-29T12:00:00Z, competition CAFA Nations Cup, against Afghanistan, home/away home, score 3-1, result win.

  10. Check tournament context

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    Tournament context facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. Belgium vs Iran group context: Group G; visible fixtures show 2 completed matches and 4 remaining. Current group table: Iran 1 pts/1 played; New Zealand 1 pts/1 played; Belgium 1 pts/1 played; Egypt 1 pts/1 played. Points scenario rank ranges: Belgium can finish from rank 1 to 4; first or second place remains possible; Egypt can finish from rank 1 to 4; first or second place remains possible; Iran can finish from rank 1 to 4; first or second place remains possible; New Zealand can finish from rank 1 to 4; first or second place remains possible. Remaining fixtures: Belgium vs Iran; New Zealand vs Egypt; Egypt vs Iran; New Zealand vs Belgium. Calculation notes: rank ranges enumerate points only and do not assert tie-breaks；cross-group third-place comparison is not asserted.

  11. Check team ranking facts

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    Team ranking facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. the team's FIFA men's ranking before target date 2026-06-21 is unavailable: ranking data is unavailable.

  12. Check team ranking facts

    #11

    Team ranking facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T12:15:00Z. the team's FIFA men's ranking before target date 2026-06-21 is unavailable: ranking data is unavailable.

  13. Availability check confirms no reported injuries or suspensions for Belgium or Iran as of 2026-06-21T12:10:00Z. Both squads appear at full strength, though confirmed starting lineups are not yet published. Odds heavily favor Belgium (implied win probability ~66.1%). Belgium's recent friendlies were strong but competitive form is mixed; Iran's recent results come against weaker opposition. Prediction leans Belgium win with moderate confidence.

  14. The injury check returned no absentees for either side, indicating full availability, but lineups remain undisclosed so tactical rotations cannot be ruled out. Belgium's odds-implied 66.1% win chance, superior recent friendly results (5-0 vs Tunisia, 2-0 vs Croatia), and Iran's relatively weaker opposition in recent matches support a Belgium win. Belgium's 1-1 draw with Egypt in the opener and Iran's 2-2 draw with New Zealand add some uncertainty, but the weight of evidence favors Belgium.

Conclusion note

Both Belgium and Iran report no injuries or suspensions as of the latest check, pointing to full squad availability; confirmed lineups are not yet published, so some tactical rotation remains possible. The bookmaker consensus gives Belgium a 66.1% implied win probability, and despite Belgium's mixed competitive results in late 2024, their stronger 2026 friendly performances and deeper squad make them clear favorites to win this Group G match.

Synthesis

Belgium enter this Group G match as strong favorites, with bookmaker consensus implying a 66% win probability and all three analytical perspectives firmly backing a Belgian victory. Belgium's recent form features impressive wins over Croatia, the USA, and a 5-0 demolition of Tunisia, while Iran have struggled against higher-ranked opponents and drew with New Zealand. Both teams are at full strength with no injuries or suspensions. Although Belgium drew their opener 1-1 against Egypt and Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand, the overall evidence—stable odds, superior squad depth, and quality of recent performances—points to a Belgium win. The most plausible scorelines are controlled one or two-goal margins.

Reasoning summary: All three perspectives (market odds, recent form, squad availability) unanimously support a Belgium victory. Market odds give Belgium a 66.1% implied win probability, form analysis gives 70% confidence, and squad availability gives 68% confidence. With no injuries and Belgium's deeper squad and stronger recent results, a Belgium win is the clear prediction. The draw probability is around 20%, and an Iran win is unlikely. The predicted outcome is side_a_win with 68% confidence.

Recalled memory

  • Post-match reflection Belgium vs Egypt Preview editionRecall anchors: bel egy group_g_round_1. Prediction window: Preview edition. Visible at: T-24h. Predicted Belgium win with confidence 0.63. Probability distribution: Belgium win 63.0%; draw 21.0%; Egypt win 16.0%. Top-3 scorelines: Belgium 2-0 Egypt, Belgium 1-0 Egypt, Belgium 3-relevance 0.50
  • Post-match reflection Iran vs New Zealand Preview editionRecall anchors: irn nzl group_g_round_1. Prediction window: Preview edition. Visible at: T-24h. Predicted Iran win with confidence 0.60. Probability distribution: Iran win 60.0%; draw 25.0%; New Zealand win 15.0%. Top-3 scorelines: Iran 2-0 New Zealand, Iran 2-1 New Zealand, Iranrelevance 0.50