How it finished
Russia beat Iran 2–0. Bawler's model had Russia in front at 47% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.9 goals; only 2 were scored. Russia had 12 shots (5 on target) to Iran's 8 (3), with 67% of the ball against 33%. Expected goals finished 0.5 to 0.4.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
What we said the chances were
What we expected from each side
The grey number is their average over the last six.
Shots and corners are not shown for this match — one of these national teams has too few recorded games for us to forecast them. Each bar is split by each side's share of the total.
First half — what we expected
Shots and corners are not shown for international matches yet — national teams play too few games for us to forecast them well.
Head to head
Common questions
Who won Russia vs Iran?
Russia beat Iran 2–0. Bawler's model had Russia in front at 47% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.9 goals; only 2 were scored. Russia had 12 shots (5 on target) to Iran's 8 (3), with 67% of the ball against 33%. Expected goals finished 0.5 to 0.4.
What was the final score in Russia vs Iran?
Russia 2–0 Iran, played on 29 Sept 2026 in the World: International Friendly. Bawler's model had gone into it with Russia 47%, the draw 26% and Iran 27%.
What were the stats in Russia vs Iran?
Full-time: Possession 67%–33%, Expected goals (xG) 0.5–0.4, Shots 12–8, Shots on target 5–3, Shots inside box 2–3, Big chances 1–0, Corners 5–5, Saves 3–3, Fouls 11–17, Offsides 3–1, Yellow cards 1–2.
Did both teams score in Russia vs Iran?
No. It finished 2–0, so Iran failed to score. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 57% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for Russia vs Iran right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Our call — we said Russia or draw 73%, it finished Russia won (47% called); Total goals — we said 2.9, it finished 2; Both teams to score — we said 57%, it finished No; Graded pick — we said Over 1.5 goals 78%, it finished Landed; Second pick — we said Over 2.5 goals 55%, it finished Missed.