USA vs Iran at FIFA World Cup 2022: Match prediction, preview, points table, head-to-head and lineups

Iran began their campaign with a humiliating defeat against England, in which they conceded six goals while scoring two. They fared much betteragainst Wales, winning 2-0. They now have a chance to win against the American team, which has been held to a draw in both of their first two matches.

USA form

The USA reached the World Cup following their third-place finish in CONCACAF qualifying, losing just three of their 14 games.If the USA wants to advance to the Roundof 16, then they have to win today's match. Only a positive outcome will take the USA to the next round. The USA will be desperate to break their non-winning streakas they have now lost one and have drawn four of their five games across all tournament competitions.

Iran form

Iran appeared to be returning to their previous levels of performance in their win over Wales. A win over the US will guarantee Iran's place in the knockout rounds for the first time, though a draw would suffice if England beats Wales. Iran will have a chance to join the list of Middle Eastern success stories if it makes it through the group stages for the first time.

USA vs Iran head-to-head preview

Iran and the United States have previously clashed twice. They first encountered during the FIFA World Cup 1998 group stage and reconnected during a friendly match in 2000. Iran won the World Cup match, while the other meeting, an international friendly in 2000, ended in a 1-1 tie.

USA vs Iran points table

USA vs Iran predicted lineups

USA:Turner, Dest, Zimmerman, Ream, Robinson,McKennie, Adams, Musah, Reyna, Ferreira, Pulisic

Iran:H. Hosseini, Rezaeian, M. Hosseini, Pouraliganji, Mohammadi, Gholizadeh, Nourollahi, Ezatolahi, Hajsafi, Taremi, Ansarifard

USA vs Iran kick-off time

Iran vs USA match will be played on 30 November at 12:30 am IST atthe Al Thumama Stadium, Al Thumama.