Match Analysis

Match Analysis: England vs Iran

England vs Iran ended 6-2. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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World Cup 2022-11-21 13:00 Khalifa International Stadium Group Stage - 1
Full Time
England

England

J. Bellingham35'
B. Saka43'
R. Sterling45+1'
B. Saka62'
M. Rashford71'
J. Grealish90'
6 - 2
Final score
Iran

Iran

65'M. Taremi
90+13'3 M. Taremi
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MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

England beat Iran 6-2.

Goals: J. Bellingham (England, 35'), B. Saka (England, 43'), R. Sterling (England, 45+1'), B. Saka (England, 62'), M. Taremi (Iran, 65'), M. Rashford (England, 71'), J. Grealish (England, 90'), 3 M. Taremi (Iran, 90+13').

England had 78% possession to Iran's 22%, with 13.00 shots to 8.00.

B. Saka (England) was the standout performer, rated 8.3.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

20'
Out: A. BeiranvandIn: H. Hosseini
Iran
25'
Alireza JahanbakhshYellow Card
Iran
35'
J. BellinghamL. Shaw
England
43'
B. SakaH. Maguire
England
45+1'
R. SterlingH. Kane
England
46'
Out: A. KarimiIn: S. Ezatolahi
Iran
46'
Out: A. JahanbakhshIn: A. Gholizadeh
Iran
46'
Out: R. CheshmiIn: H. Kanani
Iran
48'
Morteza PouraliganjiYellow Card
Iran
62'
B. SakaR. Sterling
England
63'
Out: M. MohammadiIn: M. Torabi
Iran
65'
M. TaremiA. Gholizadeh
Iran
70'
Out: H. MaguireIn: E. Dier
England
71'
Out: M. MountIn: P. Foden
England
71'
Out: B. SakaIn: M. Rashford
England
71'
Out: R. SterlingIn: J. Grealish
England
71'
M. RashfordH. Kane
England
76'
Out: H. KaneIn: C. Wilson
England
77'
Out: A. NoorollahiIn: S. Azmoun
Iran
90'
J. GrealishC. Wilson
England
90+10'
Morteza PouraliganjiPenalty confirmed
Iran
90+13'
3 M. TaremiPenalty
Iran
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

England
Statistic
Iran
78%
Possession
22%
13
Total Shots
8
7
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Blocked Shots
1
10
Shots Inside Box
6
3
Shots Outside Box
2
8
Corners
0
2
Offsides
2
9
Fouls
14
0
Yellow Cards
2
797
Total Passes
215
716
Accurate Passes
142
90%
Pass Accuracy
66%
1
Goalkeeper Saves
1
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
B. Saka
England

B. Saka

Rating 8.3 · 2 goals · 0 assists · 3 shots on target

2
Iran

M. Taremi

Rating 8.0 · 2 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

4
England

H. Kane

Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 2 A · 0 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

Prediction review 3 of 3 evaluated markets correct Correct calls: 1X2, Total Goals, BTTS.
Predicted score 2-1 Actual score 6-2 Confidence High
1X2 Hit

England win

Final result: England won

64% probability
Total Goals Hit

Over 2.5 goals

Final: 8 goals (6-2).

80% probability
Both Teams to Score Hit

Yes

Both teams scored.

73% probability
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FINAL RESULT

England vs Iran match analysis

Review England 6-2 Iran with the final result, goals, events, lineups and detailed team statistics.

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