Palestine Cup · Wednesday 12 January 1972 · Baghdad, Iraq
Iraq
AlgeriaIraq 3–1 Algeria (12 Jan 1972): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
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Iraq winDrawAlgeria win
Based on Elo ratings (Iraq 1661, Algeria 1556) and the outcomes of 7,184 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Iraq and Algeria.
- Iraq won 4 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 11 goals.
- Algeria won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 10 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Iraq 1661, Algeria 1556 — Iraq were favourites.
Iraq: last 5 matches
- 3–1 vs Kuwait7 Jan 1972 · Palestine Cup
- 3–0 vs Libya5 Jan 1972 · Palestine Cup
- 0–0 vs Egypt1 Jan 1972 · Palestine Cup
- 1–0 vs Kuwait24 Dec 1971 · AFC Asian Cup qualification
- 4–1 vs Lebanon22 Dec 1971 · AFC Asian Cup qualification
Algeria: last 5 matches
- 4–1 vs Yemen DPR10 Jan 1972 · Palestine Cup
- 0–1 vs Syria8 Jan 1972 · Palestine Cup
- 3–0 vs Qatar4 Jan 1972 · Palestine Cup
- 2–0 vs Palestine1 Jan 1972 · Palestine Cup
- 1–1 vs Malta8 Dec 1971 · International Friendly