Iraq face a tough test in their opening group game against Norway, and we've created a fantastic bet builder tip just for tonight's match.
Erling Haaland was in great form for club and country before the World Cup, scoring 27 times in the Premier League and 16 times in just eight World Cup qualifying matches, but will he continue his scoring run on the biggest stage of them all?
Here is a breakdown of each of the selections that make up our bet builder tip for Iraq vs Norway...
Match Result & Over 2.5 - Norway / over 2.5 goals
Norway went unbeaten during the qualifiers, winning all eight matches, including 3-0 and 4-1 wins over Italy. Over 2.5 goals have been produced in nine of Norway's last 12 matches in all competitions. Iraq were beaten three times during the World Cup qualifiers, losing both games against the Korea Republic.
First Goalscorer - Erling Braut Haaland
Erling Haaland was in phenomenal form for his country during the World Cup qualifiers, scoring 16 goals in just eight matches. The Norwegian goal machine heads into the Iraq game on the back of five goals in his last eight games for club and country.
Player To Be Carded - Merchas Doski
Merchas Doski was Iraq's most-booked player during the World Cup qualifiers. The 26-year-old defender picked up three yellow cards in 15 appearances for his country and was shown six yellow cards in 30 games for his club side Viktoria Plzen.
Player To Score Or Assist - Martin Ødegaard
Martin Ødegaard chipped in with eight goal contributions for Norway during the qualifiers. The Arsenal playmakers scored one goal and provided seven assists as Norway blitzed their group, winning every single game.
Player 2+ Fouls - Merchas Doski
As well as earning more yellow cards than any of his teammates during the qualifiers, Merchas Doski committed the most fouls as well. The defender, who featured in 15 qualifying games, committed 25 fouls, averaging 1.66 per appearance.
Player 4+ Shots - Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland averaged 5.24 shots per 90 minutes during Norway's successful World Cup qualifying campaign, in which he scored 16 goals in just eight matches. Haaland scored 27 times in the Premier League last season, where he averaged 3.86 shots per 90 minutes.
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