Soccer
Spain will face Iran today, a match which will probably decide whether the 2010 FIFA World Cup winner will secure their spot in the knockout stage or not. After a disappointing opening round draw with Portugal, Spain need to overcome the disappointment be beating Iran.
Spain's World Cup already was off to an awful start after head coach Julen Lopetegui was shacked just two days prior to the World Cup opening game, and the 3-3 draw against Portugal was a bit of hangover for the team. While Iran looks strong on the front with 3 point lead at the Group Stage.
Iran Vs Spain will kick-off at 2 PM ET on Wednesday, June 20. The match will be held at Kazan Arena and will be televised live on ITV. The game can be streamed live on the ITV Hub.
Iran
Goal Keeper: Alireza Beiranvand
Defenders: Rouzbeh Cheshmi, Morteza Pouraliganji, Ramin Rezaeian
Midfielders: Ehsan Hajsafi, Masoud Shojaei, Omid Ebrahimi, Vahid Amiri, Karim Ansarifard
Forwards: Sardar Azmoun, Alireza Jahanbakhsh
Spain
Goal Keeper: David de Gea
Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, Jordi Alba
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Koke, Andres Iniesta, David Silva, Isco
Forwards: Diego Costa
Players to Watch: Diego Costa, Dani Carvajal
Iran has a plus point at the group stage, with a 2-point lead over Spain and Portugal, a major factor while the team takes on Spain.
With a balanced mix of the new and old guard, veterans such as Andres Iniesta and Gerard Pique instilling some much-needed experience into a side that involves the young talents of Marco Asensio and Isco. Having a forward like Diego Costa, who scored two goals against Portugal, is also a benefit for Spain.
Playerswiki Predictions
Iran Vs Spain: 0-3
Iran to win: 22/1
Spain to win 3-1: 12/1
