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Iraq vs. Bolivia WC Qualifier Picks: South Americans to Make History? (Mar 31)

Published Mar 30, 5:09am ET by

Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer

Last updated Mar 30, 5:09am ET

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World Cup qualification action is set for Estadio BBVA on March 31. Find the odds and our Iraq vs. Bolivia picks here.

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Updated Mar 30, 5:09am ET

  • Bolivia aiming to reach the World Cup for the fourth time
  • Iraq have only competed at the World Cup on one occasion

The final spots at this summer’s FIFA World Cup will be decided this week, as the crucial playoffs are staged. Find the odds and our Iraq vs. Bolivia picks here.

Iraq automatically secured their spot in this stage of the playoffs, while Bolivia needed to book their passage in the playoff final with a semi-final success over Suriname last Thursday.

Iraq vs. Bolivia Overview Watch On: FOX

DATE & TIME

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 @ 11:00 PM ET
Iraq
Estadio BBVA, Mexico
Bolivia
GAME ODDS
BetOnline
Iraq +141
The Draw +227
Bolivia +195

Iraq Narrowly Preferred to Make History

Graham Arnold’s Iraq are narrowly preferred in the betting to secure their spot at this summer’s World Cup.

The nation is the most successful in Arab Cup history, but they have only reached the World Cup on one previous occasion. Iraq enjoyed a consistent qualification campaign, winning 12 of their 20 matches, scoring an impressive 30 goals.

However, it would be a slight concern that the nation have suffered defeats in each of their last two, and they have recorded victories in just three of their previous seven.

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Possible Lineup
(3-5-2) Talib (GK); Sulaka, Younis, Doski; Jasim, Amyn, Iqbal, Farji, Yakob; Hussein, Ali

Bolivia Aiming to Build on Semi-Final Win

Bolivia will have their sights set on only a fourth appearance at the FIFA World Cup this year. The South American nation enjoyed a competitive qualification campaign, finishing seventh in the South American standings.

They also showed great character to battle back from a goal down to beat Suriname in their semi-final last week. Moises Paniagua and Miguel Terceros scored the crucial goals.

However, their record outside of their home country remains a concern, as Bolivia had failed to win in their last four on the road before their semi-final victory over Suriname.

Possible Lineup
(3-5-2) Lampe (GK); Medina, Haquin, Morales; Arroyo, Terceros, Vaca, Tome, Gomez; Monteiro, Godoy
Iraq vs. Bolivia Head-to-Head Record
TOTAL Iraq Bolivia DRAWS
Games 0 0 0 0
Goals 0 0 0

Iraq vs. Bolivia Picks

Bolivia have largely been defensively solid throughout the most recent World Cup qualifying cycle. That will be their biggest strength against Iraq on Tuesday, and it could be enough to ensure that they record a 1-0 win in Mexico.

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Bolivia
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