Arab Cup · Monday 8 July 1985 · Taif, Saudi Arabia
Iraq
MauritaniaIraq 2–0 Mauritania (8 Jul 1985): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
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Iraq winDrawMauritania win
Based on Elo ratings (Iraq 1719, Mauritania 1212) and the outcomes of 1,804 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 Mauritania.
- Iraq won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 11 goals.
- Mauritania won 0 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 1 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Iraq 1719, Mauritania 1212 — Iraq were favourites.
Iraq: last 5 matches
- 1–1 vs Bahrain4 Jul 1985 · Arab Cup
- 0–2 vs South Korea15 Jun 1985 · Korea Cup
- 6–1 vs Canada9 Jun 1985 · Korea Cup
- 2–1 vs Qatar5 May 1985 · World Cup Qualification
- 2–0 vs Jordan19 Apr 1985 · World Cup Qualification
Mauritania: last 5 matches
- 0–2 vs Bahrain6 Jul 1985 · Arab Cup
- 0–0 vs Senegal10 May 1985 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Algeria22 Mar 1985 · AFCON Qualification
- 0–4 vs Algeria8 Mar 1985 · AFCON Qualification
- 0–1 vs Guinea16 Feb 1985 · Amílcar Cabral Cup