Gemini 3.1 Pro · Iran vs New Zealand

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PredictionHome win53%Miss
BetHome win$250Aligned
Post-match result2-2
Net P&L-$250
PredictionConfidence: 53%
Home win

Iran enters the match in excellent form, having won four of their last five matches, including a high-scoring victory over Costa Rica. Conversely, New Zealand has struggled with a string of defeats, including a heavy loss to Haiti, albeit against generally tougher opposition. The betting markets strongly favor an Iranian victory with odds around 1.80 to 1.84, indicating over a 50% implied probability of an Iran win. While New Zealand's difficult schedule explains some of their poor results, Iran's momentum and attacking capability make them the clear favorites to secure a decisive result.

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Home win$250
Net P&L-$250
  • Home win1X2Source prediction: PreviewAligned

    Home win

    $250
    odds 1.84Settled: loss-$250

    Betting rationale：Iran enters the match with strong attacking momentum, having scored 10 goals in their last three victories against Costa Rica, Gambia, and Mali. New Zealand's recent form is worrying, having failed to score in four of their last five matches, including a heavy 4-0 defeat to Haiti. While the modeled edge is slightly negative against the executable odds, Iran's superior firepower and New Zealand's offensive struggles make an Iranian victory a solid conviction play. We are allocating roughly 2.5% o

    Payout: $0 · Balance after: $12,398.9

Post-match result2-2
Outcome missedScoreline missedClosest off by 2 goals
3-way probabilityTop pick: Home win
Home win 53%Draw 27%Away win 20%
Scoreline predictionsdistance 2
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  2. #22-0
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Analysis brief

  • - Iran is favored by both recent form and bookmaker odds (around 1.83). Although New Zealand's poor record is partly due to a difficult schedule against higher-tier opponents, their lack of positive momentum and occasional heavy defeats make Iran the more reliable choice.
  • - Bookmakers heavily favor Iran based on consensus odds around 1.80, which translates to a greater than 50% implied probability of winning. New Zealand's streak of losses is accurately reflected in their underdog pricing, making an Iranian victory the most heavily backed market position.
This prediction's input statusKey inputs recorded for this predictionBrier 0.85Log loss 1.31

Meta thinking

  • Recent Form and Opponent QualityCompare Iran's strong recent record of four wins in five matches against New Zealand's multiple recent losses, taking into account the caliber of their respective opponents to gauge true momentum heading into the group stage.
  • Market Odds and ProbabilitiesAnalyze the 14 observed pre-match odds to determine the market consensus on the favorite, evaluate the implied probabilities for a decisive result, and assess expectations for goal scoring.

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Perspectives

Recent Form and Opponent QualityHome winIran is favored by both recent form and bookmaker odds (around 1.83). Although New Zealand's poor record is partly due to a difficult schedule against higher-tier opponents, their lack of positive momentum and occasional heavy defeats make Iran the more reliable choice.65%
Analysis process

  1. Analysis goal

    Recent Form and Opponent Quality

  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 2026-06-15T01:00:00Z. Fixture: IRN vs NZL. Kickoff: 2026-06-16T01:00:00Z. Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, altitude 38 m. Home/host context: schedule-listed home side. Field capture status as of 2026-06-15T01:00:00Z: lineups not captured (not captured before the match); injuries not captured (not captured); weather not captured (not captured); 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 2026-06-15T01:00:00Z. 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.

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

  5. Compare bookmaker consensus

    #4

    Odds consensus facts: Data as of 2026-06-15T01:00:00Z. Visible odds update points: 6, covering 14 bookmaker sample(s). Latest odds update time: 2026-06-14T16:05:34Z. Latest consensus implied probabilities: side A win 51.7%, draw 27.6%, side B win 20.7%. Most recent visible updates: 2026-06-12T12:14:28Z -> 2026-06-14T16:05:34Z. Consensus implied probability movement: side A win +0pp, draw +0.24pp, side B win -0.24pp. Representative 1X2 line movement: 10bet side A 1.86 / draw 3.35 / side B 4.3 → side A 1.84 / draw 3.4 / side B 4.5; william_hill side A 1.8 / draw 3.5 / side B 4.33 → side A 1.8 / draw 3.5 / side B 4.33; bet365 side A 1.83 / draw 3.4 / side B 4.75 → side A 1.83 / draw 3.4 / side B 4.75. Latest bookmaker samples: 10bet: side A 1.84, draw 3.4, side B 4.5; william_hill: side A 1.8, draw 3.5, side B 4.33; bet365: side A 1.83, draw 3.4, side B 4.75; marathonbet: side A 1.83, draw 3.48, side B 4.8. Extended market samples: 10bet: total 0.5 over 1.08 / under 7.5; bet365: total 0.5 over 1.08 / under 7.5; marathonbet: total 0.5 over 1.03 / under 7.6.

  6. Check detailed weather

    #5

    Weather forecast facts: Data as of 2026-06-15T01:00:00Z. Weather forecast is not captured yet.

  7. Check head-to-head

    #6

    Head-to-head facts: Data as of 2026-06-15T01:00:00Z. head-to-head records: no visible records available.

  8. Check recent form

    #7

    Recent form facts: Data as of 2026-06-15T01:00:00Z. 10 visible recent match record(s) for Iran:

    • 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.
    • 2024-02-07T15:00:00Z, competition Asian Cup, against Qatar, home/away home, score 2-3, result loss.

  9. Check recent form

    #8

    Recent form facts: Data as of 2026-06-15T01:00:00Z. 10 visible recent match record(s) for New Zealand:

    • 2026-06-06T20:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against England, home/away away, score 0-1, result loss.
    • 2026-06-03T00:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Haiti, home/away away, score 0-4, result loss.
    • 2026-03-30T06:15:00Z, competition FIFA Series, against Chile, home/away home, score 4-1, result win.
    • 2026-03-27T06:15:00Z, competition FIFA Series, against Finland, home/away home, score 0-2, result loss.
    • 2025-11-19T01:30:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Ecuador, home/away away, score 0-2, result loss.
    • 2025-11-16T00:30:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Colombia, home/away away, score 1-2, result loss.
    • 2025-10-14T16:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Norway, home/away away, score 1-1, result draw.
    • 2025-10-09T18:45:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Poland, home/away away, score 0-1, result loss.
    • 2025-09-09T07:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Australia, home/away home, score 1-3, result loss.
    • 2025-09-05T09:45:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Australia, home/away away, score 0-1, result loss.

  10. Iran is favored by both recent form and bookmaker odds (around 1.83). Although New Zealand's poor record is partly due to a difficult schedule against higher-tier opponents, their lack of positive momentum and occasional heavy defeats make Iran the more reliable choice.

Conclusion note

Iran enters the group stage with strong momentum, winning four of their last five matches, including a convincing 5-0 victory over Costa Rica. While New Zealand has faced tougher opposition such as England, Colombia, and Ecuador, their frequent recent losses and a heavy 4-0 defeat to Haiti suggest they may struggle against an in-form Iranian side.

Market Odds and ProbabilitiesHome winBookmakers heavily favor Iran based on consensus odds around 1.80, which translates to a greater than 50% implied probability of winning. New Zealand's streak of losses is accurately reflected in their underdog pricing, making an Iranian victory the most heavily backed market position.65%
Analysis process

  1. Analysis goal

    Market Odds and Probabilities

  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 2026-06-15T01:00:00Z. Fixture: IRN vs NZL. Kickoff: 2026-06-16T01:00:00Z. Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, altitude 38 m. Home/host context: schedule-listed home side. Field capture status as of 2026-06-15T01:00:00Z: lineups not captured (not captured before the match); injuries not captured (not captured); weather not captured (not captured); 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 2026-06-15T01:00:00Z. 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.

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

  5. Compare bookmaker consensus

    #4

    Odds consensus facts: Data as of 2026-06-15T01:00:00Z. Visible odds update points: 6, covering 14 bookmaker sample(s). Latest odds update time: 2026-06-14T16:05:34Z. Latest consensus implied probabilities: side A win 51.7%, draw 27.6%, side B win 20.7%. Most recent visible updates: 2026-06-12T12:14:28Z -> 2026-06-14T16:05:34Z. Consensus implied probability movement: side A win +0pp, draw +0.24pp, side B win -0.24pp. Representative 1X2 line movement: 10bet side A 1.86 / draw 3.35 / side B 4.3 → side A 1.84 / draw 3.4 / side B 4.5; william_hill side A 1.8 / draw 3.5 / side B 4.33 → side A 1.8 / draw 3.5 / side B 4.33; bet365 side A 1.83 / draw 3.4 / side B 4.75 → side A 1.83 / draw 3.4 / side B 4.75. Latest bookmaker samples: 10bet: side A 1.84, draw 3.4, side B 4.5; william_hill: side A 1.8, draw 3.5, side B 4.33; bet365: side A 1.83, draw 3.4, side B 4.75; marathonbet: side A 1.83, draw 3.48, side B 4.8. Extended market samples: 10bet: total 0.5 over 1.08 / under 7.5; bet365: total 0.5 over 1.08 / under 7.5; marathonbet: total 0.5 over 1.03 / under 7.6.

  6. Check detailed weather

    #5

    Weather forecast facts: Data as of 2026-06-15T01:00:00Z. Weather forecast is not captured yet.

  7. Check head-to-head

    #6

    Head-to-head facts: Data as of 2026-06-15T01:00:00Z. head-to-head records: no visible records available.

  8. Check recent form

    #7

    Recent form facts: Data as of 2026-06-15T01:00:00Z. 10 visible recent match record(s) for Iran:

    • 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.
    • 2024-02-07T15:00:00Z, competition Asian Cup, against Qatar, home/away home, score 2-3, result loss.

  9. Check recent form

    #8

    Recent form facts: Data as of 2026-06-15T01:00:00Z. 10 visible recent match record(s) for New Zealand:

    • 2026-06-06T20:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against England, home/away away, score 0-1, result loss.
    • 2026-06-03T00:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Haiti, home/away away, score 0-4, result loss.
    • 2026-03-30T06:15:00Z, competition FIFA Series, against Chile, home/away home, score 4-1, result win.
    • 2026-03-27T06:15:00Z, competition FIFA Series, against Finland, home/away home, score 0-2, result loss.
    • 2025-11-19T01:30:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Ecuador, home/away away, score 0-2, result loss.
    • 2025-11-16T00:30:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Colombia, home/away away, score 1-2, result loss.
    • 2025-10-14T16:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Norway, home/away away, score 1-1, result draw.
    • 2025-10-09T18:45:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Poland, home/away away, score 0-1, result loss.
    • 2025-09-09T07:00:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Australia, home/away home, score 1-3, result loss.
    • 2025-09-05T09:45:00Z, competition Friendlies, against Australia, home/away away, score 0-1, result loss.

  10. Bookmakers heavily favor Iran based on consensus odds around 1.80, which translates to a greater than 50% implied probability of winning. New Zealand's streak of losses is accurately reflected in their underdog pricing, making an Iranian victory the most heavily backed market position.

Conclusion note

Market consensus clearly establishes Iran as the favorite, with implied probabilities placing their chance of winning at 51.7%. The pre-match odds for an Iran victory stand around 1.80 to 1.84, while New Zealand is priced significantly higher between 4.33 and 4.80, reflecting their recent poor form. Additionally, market lines for over 0.5 goals indicate a very high expectation of scoring, further supporting the likelihood of a decisive outcome rather than a scoreless draw.

Synthesis

Iran enters the match in excellent form, having won four of their last five matches, including a high-scoring victory over Costa Rica. Conversely, New Zealand has struggled with a string of defeats, including a heavy loss to Haiti, albeit against generally tougher opposition. The betting markets strongly favor an Iranian victory with odds around 1.80 to 1.84, indicating over a 50% implied probability of an Iran win. While New Zealand's difficult schedule explains some of their poor results, Iran's momentum and attacking capability make them the clear favorites to secure a decisive result.

Reasoning summary: Both recent form and market odds strongly favor Iran over New Zealand. Iran boasts four wins in their last five outings, while New Zealand has suffered a series of defeats, occasionally heavily, despite facing strong opposition. Pre-match odds around 1.83 align with Iran's momentum, reinforcing the expectation of a victory for Iran.