Iran take on New Zealand in the Group Stage of the 2026 World Cup, kicking off Tuesday 16th June at 10:30 AM AEST. Here’s our prediction for the game, plus the bets we like and the best odds markets at Neds.
New Zealand return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010, opening their campaign against a higher-ranked Iranian side
The All Whites have had a tough run of form over the past year, including a heavy 4-0 loss to Haiti and a narrow 1-0 defeat to England in recent weeks.
Iran will be without key players such as Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Mehdi Torabi due to injury. Even so, they still appear to have more quality than New Zealand in what shapes as a low-scoring contest in Iran’s favour.
Tip: Iran to Win & Under 3.5 Goals @ $2.30
Iran vs New Zealand Odds & Popular Betting Markets
Here’s a quick look at the current odds and popular betting markets for the Iran vs New Zealand matchup.
*odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change