World Cup 2022 USMNT vs. Iran start time, betting odds, lines: Top expert picks, FIFA predictions, bets

The United States Men's National Team plays Iran in their final match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. ET at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Iran won their first match against Wales 2-0 on Friday. The teams have met just once before in official competition, when Iran beat USA 2 to 1 in the 1998 World cup. Jon Eimer is a proven expert who has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and World Cups.

USA and Iran are playing each other in a friendly match. USA is favored by 0.5 points. Iran is a team that has allowed two or more goals four times in their last nine games.

USA and Iran are playing each other in World Cup 2022. USA is favored by 0.5 points. Iran is favoured by 2.

The USA's back line has allowed 15 shots in two matches against a pair of top-20 teams, including No. 5 England and No 20 Iran. Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, Timothy Weah and Josh Sargent are familiar with scoring goals. The USMNT should have no trouble controlling the ball against an Iran team that averaged less than 30% possession over the first two games.

Iran is preparing for their third World Cup. Manager Carlos Queiroz emphasizes hard work and defense. Captain Ehsan Hajsafi is fourth on the all-time Iran list with 123 appearances. Mehdi Taremi scored both goals against England. Sardar Azmoun, Karim Ansarifard and Mehri Teremi are the only forwards with more than 100 international goals. Iran dominated AFC World cup qualifying, going 14-1-3 over the two rounds.

Eimer is taking the Under on the goal total and has a confident best bet on one side to win. He's sharing his 2022 World Cup picks and analysis at SportsLine.