Senegal vs Iraq Predictions - FIFA World Cup 2026

Match Details

Date: June 27, 2026, at 5:00am
Venue: BMO Field, Toronto, Canada.

Current Betting Odds

Senegal – $1.25
Draw – $7.00
Iraq – $14.00

Senegal vs Iraq Preview

With Group I always going to be dominated by European headliners Norway and France, Senegal and Iraq square off here, in the hope of pinching a third place spot.

Both teams lost their opening games to Norway and France, but they showed glimpses of being able to trouble the opposition.

Senegal pushed both teams all the way, managing to score three goals across the two matches but ultimately defensive issues cost them in key moments.

Iraq were beaten by three-goal margins by both sides but have some very good players in their ranks and they are a developing nation at this level.

Bagging three points and finishing third maybe enough to sneak through and that is what both of these sides are chasing here in Toronto.

Here is a look ahead to Senegal vs Iraq:

Best Bet

Senegal to win the match @ $1.25

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Following a great run at AFCON 2026, Senegal would have had high hopes coming into the World Cup but the tough reality of playing France and Norway has been laid bare.

Finishing third in the group would be a decent return and it could see them through, and they start as strong favourites for this one against Iraq.

In both games played so far, Senegal demonstrated the quality in their ranks that has been present for generations and they can trouble any side they play.

They key difference here is the expectancy they will play on the front foot against Iraq, and they will need to warn against counter attacks too.

Iraq can come into this one with no pressure, having lost both of their first two games heavily and they could make it tricky, but Senegal should have the personnel to win this one.

Same Game Multi Bet

Senegal to win, over 2.5 goals in the match & Sadio Mane to score anytime @ $4.80

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All of the impetus and pressure is on Senegal ahead of this one and Sadio Mane is so often the man who shoulders it for his nation.

While very much in the twilight of his career, Mane remains a key man for his country, and he is a deadly finisher.

Senegal know that a win alone may not be enough to see them through, with a decent goal difference deficit to overturn and they will want to play attacking football to negate that.

Iraq do carry plenty of threats of their own and could add to the overall scoring, but a Senegal win looks decent value in the markets.

Best Value Bet

A red card to be shown in the match @ $3.50

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Finishing third in the group would give both of these sides a realistic chance of progressing and as a result, the stakes are sky high in Toronto.

Senegal start as favourites, but they have defensively lacked pace and if the Iraq forward line can get in behind, they could cause them problems.

Group I comes to a close with this one and there is plenty on the line, meaning tempers could flare and a red card could be shown.

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