Group G wraps up its opening round of games with Iran taking on New Zealand at 9 p.m. ET at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi). Belgium and Egypt played out an entertaining 1-1 draw earlier in the day, meaning 3 points for either side would be vital towards knockout round qualification.
Iran arrives in the United States as one of Asia’s most consistent World Cup participants and will be hoping to earn their way out of the group for the first time in team history. They were beaten just once in ten games during the final round of Asian Football Confederation qualifying and are currently ranked 20th in the FIFA World Rankings.
New Zealand, meanwhile, enters the tournament as Oceania’s standard-bearer and will look to play spoiler in a competitive group. The All Whites dominated OFC qualifying to secure their World Cup place and arrive with a higher profile in 2026 due to viral sensation Tim Payne.
Iran vs New Zealand current odds
The three-way moneyline is one of the most popular ways to bet on on this critical Group G clash. Here are the current Iran-New Zealand odds on Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook:
- Iran to win: -130 (betting favorite)
- Tie: +250
- New Zealand to win: +400
With those odds, the implied probability of each side breaks down as Iran to win – 55.5%, Tie – 28.5%, New Zealand to Win – 20%.
Iran vs New Zealand Prediction
For our Iran-New Zealand pick we’re heading to the Hard Rock Bet Stats Hub for inspiration – check it out today within the betting app or through your web browser.
The Pick: Iran-New Zealand – Tie (+250)
Per Stats Hub, New Zealand is a perfect 5-0-0 in its last five World Cup Qualifiers, meaning when the games have mattered most they’ve found ways to win. Now, they’re a significant underdog in this one so instead of picking them to win the game outright, I’m going with the tie at +250. The price is solid.
Anytime Goalscorer pick: Chris Wood (+250)
New Zealand breezed through World Cup qualification on the back of Chris Wood. Per Stats Hub, the Nottingham Forest striker has found the goal in four of the teams last five World Cup qualifiers. If we like New Zealand to keep it close, Wood at +250 as an anytime goalscorer makes sense.
Futures odds for Iran, NZ
Bettors can back both teams to advance through the tournament at the following prices:
Group G Winner Odds
- Belgium: -180
- Egypt: +375
- Iran: +425
- New Zealand: +1400
Odds that Iran wins the World Cup
- Iran to win the World Cup: +250000 (2,500/1)
Odds that New Zealand wins the World Cup
- New Zealand to win the World Cup: +250000 (2,500/1)
All referenced odds are subject to change.
Iran vs New Zealand Match Info
- šĀ Location: Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi), Los Angeles, CA
- š Ā Date: Monday, June 15
- ā°Ā Start Time: 9:00 PM ET
- šŗĀ Where to Watch: FOX
- šĀ Stage: World Cup Group Stage – Group G
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