FIFA Confederations Cup · Sunday 14 June 2009 · Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa 0–0 Iraq (14 Jun 2009): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
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South Africa winDrawIraq win
Based on Elo ratings (South Africa 1585, Iraq 1578) and the outcomes of 8,206 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between South Africa and Iraq.
- South Africa won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 4 goals.
- Iraq won 0 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 3 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: South Africa 1585, Iraq 1578 — South Africa were favourites.
South Africa: last 5 matches
- 1–0 vs Poland6 Jun 2009 · International Friendly
- 0–2 vs Portugal31 Mar 2009 · International Friendly
- 2–1 vs Norway28 Mar 2009 · International Friendly
- 0–2 vs Chile11 Feb 2009 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Zambia27 Jan 2009 · International Friendly
Iraq: last 5 matches
- 1–1 vs Poland9 Jun 2009 · International Friendly
- 0–1 vs Qatar31 May 2009 · International Friendly
- 1–2 vs South Korea28 Mar 2009 · International Friendly
- 0–0 vs Saudi Arabia22 Mar 2009 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Kuwait10 Jan 2009 · Gulf Cup