MiMo V2.5 Pro · Belgium vs Iran
Match prediction and investment
This model's call and betting decision for the same match.
Belgium are clear favourites against Iran based on stable market consensus showing 66.8% implied win probability and their strong recent form with wins over Croatia, USA, and Tunisia. Iran's recent results, including a loss to Nigeria and a draw with New Zealand, indicate a gap in quality. The neutral venue at Los Angeles Stadium with mild weather levels conditions but does not overcome the evidence favoring Belgium, though a draw is possible if Iran defends resiliently.
- Home win1X2Source prediction: ActionableAligned
Home win
$130odds 1.45Settled: loss-$130Betting rationale:Belgium are strong favorites (64% model probability) with attacking firepower (5-0 wins vs Tunisia, USA) against an Iran side showing defensive vulnerabilities (conceding 2 to New Zealand, lost to Nigeria). Already holding a $90 draw position, adding a moderate Belgium win hedge creates balanced coverage: the draw bet captures value if Iran's compact approach holds, while the Belgium bet backs the most likely outcome. Belgian quality in a must-win tournament context justifies 2% stake allocation
Payout: $0 · Balance after: $6,041.5
- Draw1X2Source prediction: PreviewReverse
Draw
$90odds 4.78Settled: win+$340.2Betting rationale:Belgium vs Iran - Draw trap position. Belgium showed vulnerability with a 1-1 draw against Egypt, and Iran's compact defensive structure can frustrate technically superior sides. Model gives 22% draw probability with +0.011 edge at Pinnacle's 4.78 execution price. World Cup group stage dynamics favor cautious play from underdogs, and Belgium's recent inconsistency (draws with Egypt, Mexico) supports this script. Small watchlist stake at ~1.5% bankroll on a live football angle with modest positiv
Payout: $430.2 · Balance after: $6,041.5
- Correct score 2-0Correct scoreSource prediction: Late
Correct score 2-0
$25odds 5.75Settled: loss-$25Betting rationale:Small satellite bet on Belgium 2-0, the model's top predicted score (15% probability). The match script favors a controlled Belgium win against a compact Iran defense. With existing $130 Belgium win and $90 draw hedge already in place, this correct-score position captures the most likely margin without overexposing the portfolio. At 5.750 odds, a modest $25 (~0.4% of balance) is a disciplined play on the expected game state.
Payout: $0 · Balance after: $6,041.5
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Analysis brief
- - The decisive evidence is the strong and stable bookmaker consensus assigning Belgium a 66.8% implied win probability versus 12.3% for Iran across 14 samples with zero probability drift. Belgium's recent friendly results demonstrate high attacking ceiling, while Iran's competitive record against higher-ranked sides is less convincing. No lineup or injury news shifts the balance, making a Belgium win the most defensible outcome supported by both market pricing and recent form.
- - Belgium's recent form is clearly superior with an unbeaten run including wins over Croatia (2-0) and USA (5-2), whereas Iran lost to Nigeria and drew with New Zealand in competitive fixtures. The bookmaker consensus at 66.8% implied win probability for Belgium aligns with this form differential, though the draw with Egypt and Iran's decent friendly record introduce some uncertainty, leading to moderate confidence in a Belgian victory.
- - The neutral venue and mild weather create a level playing field, but Belgium's superior FIFA ranking and bookmaker odds remain decisive; Iran's recent results against lower-ranked teams do not suggest they can overcome the market's strong favoritism for Belgium.
Memory brief
- - Recall anchors: bel egy group_g_round_1. Prediction window: Preview edition. Visible at: T-24h. Predicted Belgium win with confidence 0.61. Probability distribution: Belgium win 61.5%; draw 22.5%; Egypt win 16.0%. Top-3 scorelines: Belgium 2-0 Egypt, Belgium 2-1 Egypt, Belgium 1-
- - Recall anchors: irn nzl group_g_round_1. Prediction window: Preview edition. Visible at: T-24h. Predicted Iran win with confidence 0.55. Probability distribution: Iran win 55.0%; draw 25.7%; New Zealand win 19.3%. Top-3 scorelines: Iran 2-0 New Zealand, Iran 1-0 New Zealand, Iran
Meta thinking
- Market oddsExamine the 14 captured pre-match odds to determine implied win, draw, and loss probabilities for Belgium and Iran based on bookmaker assessments.
- Recent formCompare the last five match results for Belgium and Iran, focusing on wins, draws, and losses in both competitive and friendly fixtures leading into this World Cup group stage.
- Environmental factorsAssess how the neutral venue at Los Angeles Stadium and the partly cloudy weather with 23.2°C temperature and 13.4km/h wind might influence team strategies and play.
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Perspectives
Market oddsHome winThe decisive evidence is the strong and stable bookmaker consensus assigning Belgium a 66.8% implied win probability versus 12.3% for Iran across 14 samples with zero probability drift. Belgium's recent friendly results demonstrate high attacking ceiling, while Iran's competitive record against higher-ranked sides is less convincing. No lineup or injury news shifts the balance, making a Belgium win the most defensible outcome supported by both market pricing and recent form.66%
Analysis goal
Market odds
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.
Check match details
#2Match details: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. 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 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z: lineups checked (source returned no rows, last checked at 2026-06-20T19:12:16Z); injuries checked (source returned no rows, last checked at 2026-06-21T13:00:00Z); 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).
Check availability facts
#3Tool facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. 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.
Compare bookmaker consensus
#4Odds consensus facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. Visible odds update points: 17, covering 14 bookmaker sample(s). Latest odds update time: 2026-06-21T16:03:19Z. Latest consensus implied probabilities: side A win 66.8%, draw 20.9%, side B win 12.3%. Most recent visible updates: 2026-06-21T12:06:28Z -> 2026-06-21T16:03:19Z. Consensus implied probability movement: side A win +0pp, draw +0pp, side B win +0pp. Representative 1X2 line movement: 10bet side A 1.42 / draw 4.35 / side B 7.25 → side A 1.42 / draw 4.35 / side B 7.25; william_hill side A 1.4 / draw 4.33 / side B 7 → side A 1.4 / draw 4.33 / side B 7; bet365 side A 1.4 / draw 4.5 / side B 8 → side A 1.4 / draw 4.5 / side B 8. Latest bookmaker samples: 10bet: side A 1.42, draw 4.35, side B 7.25; william_hill: side A 1.4, draw 4.33, side B 7; bet365: side A 1.4, draw 4.5, side B 8; marathonbet: side A 1.45, draw 4.7, side B 8.1. Extended market samples: 10bet: total 0.5 over 1.05 / under 9.5; correct scores 0-0 9.5, 0-1 15, 0-2 34; william_hill: correct scores 0-0 11, 0-1 17, 0-2 36; bet365: total 0.5 over 1.05 / under 11; correct scores 0-0 12, 0-1 21, 0-2 41.
Check detailed weather
#5Weather forecast facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. Weather sample time: 2026-06-21T16:00:30Z. Kickoff weather: partly_cloudy, 23.2°C, precipitation 0 mm, humidity 60%, wind 13.4 km/h.
Check head-to-head
#6Head-to-head facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. head-to-head records: no visible records available.
Check recent form
#7Recent form facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. 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.
Check recent form
#8Recent form facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. 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.
Compare bookmaker consensus
#9Odds consensus facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. Visible odds update points: 17, covering 14 bookmaker sample(s). Latest odds update time: 2026-06-21T16:03:19Z. Latest consensus implied probabilities: side A win 66.8%, draw 20.9%, side B win 12.3%. Most recent visible updates: 2026-06-21T12:06:28Z -> 2026-06-21T16:03:19Z. Consensus implied probability movement: side A win +0pp, draw +0pp, side B win +0pp. Representative 1X2 line movement: 10bet side A 1.42 / draw 4.35 / side B 7.25 → side A 1.42 / draw 4.35 / side B 7.25; william_hill side A 1.4 / draw 4.33 / side B 7 → side A 1.4 / draw 4.33 / side B 7; bet365 side A 1.4 / draw 4.5 / side B 8 → side A 1.4 / draw 4.5 / side B 8. Latest bookmaker samples: 10bet: side A 1.42, draw 4.35, side B 7.25; william_hill: side A 1.4, draw 4.33, side B 7; bet365: side A 1.4, draw 4.5, side B 8; marathonbet: side A 1.45, draw 4.7, side B 8.1. Extended market samples: 10bet: total 0.5 over 1.05 / under 9.5; correct scores 0-0 9.5, 0-1 15, 0-2 34; william_hill: correct scores 0-0 11, 0-1 17, 0-2 36; bet365: total 0.5 over 1.05 / under 11; correct scores 0-0 12, 0-1 21, 0-2 41.
This perspective conclusion is based on public tool evidence.
The decisive evidence is the strong and stable bookmaker consensus assigning Belgium a 66.8% implied win probability versus 12.3% for Iran across 14 samples with zero probability drift. Belgium's recent friendly results demonstrate high attacking ceiling, while Iran's competitive record against higher-ranked sides is less convincing. No lineup or injury news shifts the balance, making a Belgium win the most defensible outcome supported by both market pricing and recent form.
Market consensus across 14 bookmakers prices Belgium as clear favourites with 66.8% implied win probability against Iran's 12.3%, with odds remaining completely stable over the final update window indicating settled market confidence. Belgium's recent attacking output—scoring five goals each against Tunisia and USA in pre-tournament friendlies—supports the bookmaker view, while Iran's 2-2 draw with New Zealand and loss to Nigeria suggest a gap in quality against stronger opponents.
Recent formHome winBelgium's recent form is clearly superior with an unbeaten run including wins over Croatia (2-0) and USA (5-2), whereas Iran lost to Nigeria and drew with New Zealand in competitive fixtures. The bookmaker consensus at 66.8% implied win probability for Belgium aligns with this form differential, though the draw with Egypt and Iran's decent friendly record introduce some uncertainty, leading to moderate confidence in a Belgian victory.64%
Analysis goal
Recent form
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.
Check match details
#2Match details: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. 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 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z: lineups checked (source returned no rows, last checked at 2026-06-20T19:12:16Z); injuries checked (source returned no rows, last checked at 2026-06-21T13:00:00Z); 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).
Check availability facts
#3Tool facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. 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.
Compare bookmaker consensus
#4Odds consensus facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. Visible odds update points: 17, covering 14 bookmaker sample(s). Latest odds update time: 2026-06-21T16:03:19Z. Latest consensus implied probabilities: side A win 66.8%, draw 20.9%, side B win 12.3%. Most recent visible updates: 2026-06-21T12:06:28Z -> 2026-06-21T16:03:19Z. Consensus implied probability movement: side A win +0pp, draw +0pp, side B win +0pp. Representative 1X2 line movement: 10bet side A 1.42 / draw 4.35 / side B 7.25 → side A 1.42 / draw 4.35 / side B 7.25; william_hill side A 1.4 / draw 4.33 / side B 7 → side A 1.4 / draw 4.33 / side B 7; bet365 side A 1.4 / draw 4.5 / side B 8 → side A 1.4 / draw 4.5 / side B 8. Latest bookmaker samples: 10bet: side A 1.42, draw 4.35, side B 7.25; william_hill: side A 1.4, draw 4.33, side B 7; bet365: side A 1.4, draw 4.5, side B 8; marathonbet: side A 1.45, draw 4.7, side B 8.1. Extended market samples: 10bet: total 0.5 over 1.05 / under 9.5; correct scores 0-0 9.5, 0-1 15, 0-2 34; william_hill: correct scores 0-0 11, 0-1 17, 0-2 36; bet365: total 0.5 over 1.05 / under 11; correct scores 0-0 12, 0-1 21, 0-2 41.
Check detailed weather
#5Weather forecast facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. Weather sample time: 2026-06-21T16:00:30Z. Kickoff weather: partly_cloudy, 23.2°C, precipitation 0 mm, humidity 60%, wind 13.4 km/h.
Check head-to-head
#6Head-to-head facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. head-to-head records: no visible records available.
Check recent form
#7Recent form facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. 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.
Check recent form
#8Recent form facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. 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.
Check recent form
#9Recent form facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. Recent form is not captured: not captured.
Check recent form
#10Recent form facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. Recent form is not captured: not captured.
This perspective conclusion is based on public tool evidence.
Belgium's recent form is clearly superior with an unbeaten run including wins over Croatia (2-0) and USA (5-2), whereas Iran lost to Nigeria and drew with New Zealand in competitive fixtures. The bookmaker consensus at 66.8% implied win probability for Belgium aligns with this form differential, though the draw with Egypt and Iran's decent friendly record introduce some uncertainty, leading to moderate confidence in a Belgian victory.
Belgium enter unbeaten in their last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws) with quality victories over Croatia, USA, and Tunisia, while Iran have one loss and a draw against New Zealand in their last five, making Belgium's recent form notably stronger against tougher opponents.
Environmental factorsHome winThe neutral venue and mild weather create a level playing field, but Belgium's superior FIFA ranking and bookmaker odds remain decisive; Iran's recent results against lower-ranked teams do not suggest they can overcome the market's strong favoritism for Belgium.65%
Analysis goal
Environmental factors
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.
Check match details
#2Match details: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. 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 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z: lineups checked (source returned no rows, last checked at 2026-06-20T19:12:16Z); injuries checked (source returned no rows, last checked at 2026-06-21T13:00:00Z); 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).
Check availability facts
#3Tool facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. 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.
Compare bookmaker consensus
#4Odds consensus facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. Visible odds update points: 17, covering 14 bookmaker sample(s). Latest odds update time: 2026-06-21T16:03:19Z. Latest consensus implied probabilities: side A win 66.8%, draw 20.9%, side B win 12.3%. Most recent visible updates: 2026-06-21T12:06:28Z -> 2026-06-21T16:03:19Z. Consensus implied probability movement: side A win +0pp, draw +0pp, side B win +0pp. Representative 1X2 line movement: 10bet side A 1.42 / draw 4.35 / side B 7.25 → side A 1.42 / draw 4.35 / side B 7.25; william_hill side A 1.4 / draw 4.33 / side B 7 → side A 1.4 / draw 4.33 / side B 7; bet365 side A 1.4 / draw 4.5 / side B 8 → side A 1.4 / draw 4.5 / side B 8. Latest bookmaker samples: 10bet: side A 1.42, draw 4.35, side B 7.25; william_hill: side A 1.4, draw 4.33, side B 7; bet365: side A 1.4, draw 4.5, side B 8; marathonbet: side A 1.45, draw 4.7, side B 8.1. Extended market samples: 10bet: total 0.5 over 1.05 / under 9.5; correct scores 0-0 9.5, 0-1 15, 0-2 34; william_hill: correct scores 0-0 11, 0-1 17, 0-2 36; bet365: total 0.5 over 1.05 / under 11; correct scores 0-0 12, 0-1 21, 0-2 41.
Check detailed weather
#5Weather forecast facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. Weather sample time: 2026-06-21T16:00:30Z. Kickoff weather: partly_cloudy, 23.2°C, precipitation 0 mm, humidity 60%, wind 13.4 km/h.
Check head-to-head
#6Head-to-head facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. head-to-head records: no visible records available.
Check recent form
#7Recent form facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. 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.
Check recent form
#8Recent form facts: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. 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.
Check stadium history
#9Stadium history: Data as of 2026-06-21T17:00:00Z. match records: no items.
This perspective conclusion is based on public tool evidence.
The neutral venue and mild weather create a level playing field, but Belgium's superior FIFA ranking and bookmaker odds remain decisive; Iran's recent results against lower-ranked teams do not suggest they can overcome the market's strong favoritism for Belgium.
Belgium face Iran at the neutral Los Angeles Stadium under partly cloudy skies (23.2°C, 13.4 km/h wind), conditions that neither favor nor significantly hinder either side; the market consensus gives Belgium a 66.8% implied win probability, reflecting their stronger squad despite a mixed recent record (a World Cup draw with Egypt, friendlies wins over Tunisia and Croatia, but Nations League losses to Italy and France). Iran's form includes a World Cup draw with New Zealand and friendly victories over Mali and Gambia, but they also lost to Nigeria and Russia, making an upset less likely.
Synthesis
Belgium are clear favourites against Iran based on stable market consensus showing 66.8% implied win probability and their strong recent form with wins over Croatia, USA, and Tunisia. Iran's recent results, including a loss to Nigeria and a draw with New Zealand, indicate a gap in quality. The neutral venue at Los Angeles Stadium with mild weather levels conditions but does not overcome the evidence favoring Belgium, though a draw is possible if Iran defends resiliently.
Reasoning summary: Market odds, recent form, and environmental factors all predict a Belgium win, with market odds providing the strongest evidence at 66.8% implied probability. Belgium's unbeaten streak and attacking output contrast with Iran's inconsistent record against stronger opponents, leading to moderate confidence in a Belgian victory despite the neutral setting.
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 0.61. Probability distribution: Belgium win 61.5%; draw 22.5%; Egypt win 16.0%. Top-3 scorelines: Belgium 2-0 Egypt, Belgium 2-1 Egypt, Belgium 1-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 0.55. Probability distribution: Iran win 55.0%; draw 25.7%; New Zealand win 19.3%. Top-3 scorelines: Iran 2-0 New Zealand, Iran 1-0 New Zealand, Iranrelevance 0.50