The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Iran at 1.14 — an implied 82% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Iran: opened 1.25, closed 1.14 (82%)
• Australia: opened 3.65, closed 5.20 (18%)

Australia — recent form

• 2026-09-10Thailand 0-2 Australia
• 2026-09-08Japan 2-0 Australia
• 2026-09-07Oman 0-2 Australia
• 2026-09-05Australia 2-0 Bahrain
• 2026-08-26Indonesia 2-0 Australia

Iran — recent form

• 2026-09-11Iran 2-1 Chinese Taipei
• 2026-09-09Iran 2-1 China
• 2026-09-06Iran 2-0 India
• 2026-09-04Iran 2-0 New Zealand
• 2026-08-30Japan Women 2-0 Iran