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Iran vs Spain: Should Thiago come in for La Roja?

by Ben McAleer at Wednesday, Jun 20 2018 15:21

Iran vs Spain: Should Thiago come in for La Roja?

Spain will hope to quickly overcome the 3-3 draw with Portugal when they take on Iran tonight. A Diego Costa brace and a Nacho thunder strike left them on the cusp of a huge three points, only for Cristiano Ronaldo to smash in a late free-kick. On the face of it, though, the draw was a step in the r...

Best Bet: Attack vs defence exercise should end in comfortable Spain win

by Martin Laurence at Wednesday, Jun 20 2018 15:09

Best Bet: Attack vs defence exercise should end in comfortable Spain win

After gameweek one in Russia it’s fair to say that few would have predicted that Iran would top Group B but a late Aziz Bouhaddouz own goal has given Carlos Queiroz’s side hope of an unlikely spot in the knockout phase.With three points on the board there’s no question that a stale...

World Cup warm up: Do Iran have any chance against giants Spain?

by Josh Wright at Wednesday, Jun 20 2018 13:44

World Cup warm up: Do Iran have any chance against giants Spain?

Iran remarkably finished the first round of group games at the 2018 World Cup top of Group B above Portugal, Spain and Morocco. Carlos Queiroz’s side are in dreamland after beating Morocco 1-0 last week, ending Iran’s 20-year wait for a win in the World Cup. Now that Iran have already ac...

Morocco vs Iran - Eredivise heavyweights hoping to put on a show

by Ben McAleer at Thursday, Jun 14 2018 15:30

Morocco vs Iran - Eredivise heavyweights hoping to put on a show

Morocco’s meeting with Iran could prove key in the grand scheme of things in Group B. With Portugal up against a Spain side in disarray, victory for either side will see the duo take a huge step towards progression to the next round of the World Cup.Steadfast Morocco will be looking to impress...

The Best Bet: How to double your money on Morocco vs Iran

by Josh Wright at Thursday, Jun 14 2018 14:40

The Best Bet: How to double your money on Morocco vs Iran

Iran are quite literally the bookies favourite to finish bottom of Group B this summer. In fact, odds of 0.8 are the best can can currently find on Iran finishing fourth, having been drawn in a group of death alongside Spain, Portugal and Morocco. It will be difficult to make any money against them ...

World Cup warm up: Dark horses Morocco handed dream World Cup opener

by Josh Wright at Thursday, Jun 14 2018 14:00

World Cup warm up: Dark horses Morocco handed dream World Cup opener

When the draw for the 2018 World Cup was made in December, Morocco’s chances of escaping Group B was relatively slim. This is Morocco’s first World Cup finals since 1998 and Herve Renard’s side have been grouped with Euro 2016 winners Portugal and pre-tournament favourites Spain. W...

World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Iran

by Ben McAleer at Saturday, May 19 2018 12:55

World Cup Countdown: The ones to watch for Iran

With 26 days to go until the 2018 World Cup kicks off, we round off the ones to watch in Group B.Having looked into Portugal, Spain and Morocco, attention turns to Iran and whether Carlos Queiroz can guide his side to the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time in their history.Group B i...

2018 World Cup Group B: Portugal's nightmare drawing neighbours Spain

by Martin Laurence at Friday, Dec 1 2017 17:34

2018 World Cup Group B: Portugal's nightmare drawing neighbours Spain

European Champions Portugal will be aiming to claim the concurrent World title but will have to face the last side to achieve that feat in neighbours Spain in Group B. With that in mind it was a nightmare draw for both Iran and Morocco, with the former the lowest ranked side from pot 3 and the latte...

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