Iraq Interceptions Stats 2026
Iraq Interceptions Stats 2023
Iraq have recorded 21 interceptions across 4 AFC Asian Cup games in 2023, averaging 5.3 per match. S. Natiq leads the squad with 5 interceptions - 2.5 per game. A. Al-Ammari is next with 4.
Iraq Interceptions: Form & Insights
Over their last 10 games, Iraq are averaging 5.3 interceptions per match - S. Natiq leads that period with 5. Use the match-by-match table above to compare interceptions game by game, with home and away filters ahead of Iraq vs Tajikistan on 10.01.2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many interceptions do Iraq average per game?
Iraq average 5.3 interceptions per AFC Asian Cup game in 2023, based on 4 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 5.3 per match.
Who leads Iraq for interceptions?
S. Natiq leads Iraq for interceptions in 2023 with 5 in AFC Asian Cup - an average of 2.5 per game. A. Al-Ammari is second with 4.
How do Iraq's interceptions break down home vs away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Iraq's interceptions totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2023.
Iraq player interceptions rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Interceptions |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| Merchas Doski | defender | 8 | 10 | 1.25 | 75% |
| Amir Al-Ammari | midfielder | 8 | 6 | 0.75 | 75% |
| Hussein Ali | defender | 7 | 5 | 0.71 | 71% |
| Akam Hashem | defender | 8 | 4 | 0.5 | 38% |
| Ibrahim Bayesh | midfielder | 6 | 4 | 0.67 | 67% |
| Zaid Ismail | midfielder | 4 | 4 | 1 | 75% |
| Zaid Tahseen | defender | 7 | 3 | 0.43 | 43% |
| Zidane Iqbal | midfielder | 7 | 2 | 0.29 | 29% |
| Ali Al-Hamadi | attacker | 6 | 2 | 0.33 | 33% |
| Aimar Sher | midfielder | 6 | 2 | 0.33 | 33% |
| Frans Putros | defender | 3 | 2 | 0.67 | 33% |
| Rebin Sulaka | defender | 3 | 2 | 0.67 | 67% |
| Kevin Yakob | midfielder | 3 | 2 | 0.67 | 67% |
| Manaf Younis | defender | 3 | 2 | 0.67 | 67% |
| Marko Farji | attacker | 7 | 1 | 0.14 | 14% |
| Ali Jasim | attacker | 7 | 1 | 0.14 | 14% |
| Aymen Hussein | attacker | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Jalal Hassan | goalkeeper | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mohanad Ali | attacker | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ahmed Basil Fadhil | goalkeeper | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ahmed Qasem | attacker | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Youssef Amyn | attacker | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ali Yousif | attacker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ali El-Zubaidi | defender | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sherko Karim | attacker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Iraq interceptions match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team interceptions |
Opposition interceptions |
Match total |
Top player |
| 26 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Senegal | Away | 5-0 | 7 | | | |
| 22 Jun 2026 | World Cup | France | Away | 3-0 | 11 | | | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Norway | Home | 1-4 | 5 | | | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Venezuela | Home | 0-2 | 0 | | | |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Spain | Away | 1-1 | 9 | | | |
| 29 May 2026 | Friendly International | Andorra | Home | 0-1 | 0 | | | |
| 1 Apr 2026 | WC Qualification Intercontinental Playoffs | Bolivia | Home | 2-1 | 8 | | | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | WC Qualification Asia | United Arab Emirates | Home | 2-1 | 4 | | | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | WC Qualification Asia | United Arab Emirates | Away | 1-1 | 4 | | | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | WC Qualification Asia | Saudi Arabia | Away | 0-0 | 8 | | | |
Iraq interceptions 2026: last 10 games
- Interceptions for per game
- 6.88
- Interceptions against per game
- 5.25
- Match total interceptions per game
- 12.13
- Games
- 8
- League rank for match interceptions
- 10 of 10
Iraq Interceptions for 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 4.5 % |
Over 5.5 % |
Over 6.5 % |
Over 7.5 % |
Over 8.5 % |
| Home | 3 | 5.67 | 67% | 33% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
| Away | 5 | 7.6 | 80% | 80% | 80% | 60% | 20% |
| Overall | 8 | 6.88 | 75% | 63% | 63% | 50% | 13% |
Iraq Interceptions against 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 4.5 % |
Over 5.5 % |
Over 6.5 % |
Over 7.5 % |
Over 8.5 % |
| Home | 3 | 4.33 | 33% | 33% | 33% | 0% | 0% |
| Away | 5 | 5.8 | 80% | 60% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Overall | 8 | 5.25 | 63% | 50% | 25% | 13% | 13% |
Iraq Match total 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 8.5 % |
Over 10.5 % |
Over 12.5 % |
Over 14.5 % |
Over 16.5 % |
| Home | 3 | 10 | 67% | 67% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Away | 5 | 13.4 | 100% | 60% | 60% | 40% | 20% |
| Overall | 8 | 12.13 | 88% | 63% | 38% | 25% | 13% |
Iraq Team interceptions 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Team interceptions |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Interceptions / match | 6.88 | 5.67 | 7.6 |
| Interceptions over 4.5 | 75% | 67% | 80% |
| Interceptions over 5.5 | 63% | 33% | 80% |
| Interceptions over 6.5 | 63% | 33% | 80% |
| Interceptions over 7.5 | 50% | 33% | 60% |
| Interceptions over 8.5 | 13% | 0% | 20% |
Iraq Interceptions against 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Interceptions against |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Interceptions against / match | 5.25 | 4.33 | 5.8 |
| Interceptions against over 4.5 | 63% | 33% | 80% |
| Interceptions against over 5.5 | 50% | 33% | 60% |
| Interceptions against over 6.5 | 25% | 33% | 20% |
| Interceptions against over 7.5 | 13% | 0% | 20% |
| Interceptions against over 8.5 | 13% | 0% | 20% |
Iraq Match interceptions 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Match interceptions |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Match interceptions / match | 12.13 | 10 | 13.4 |
| Match interceptions over 8.5 | 88% | 67% | 100% |
| Match interceptions over 10.5 | 63% | 67% | 60% |
| Match interceptions over 12.5 | 38% | 0% | 60% |
| Match interceptions over 14.5 | 25% | 0% | 40% |
| Match interceptions over 16.5 | 13% | 0% | 20% |
Iraq interceptions match by match 2026
AFC Asian Cup interceptions table 2026: every team's interceptions per game
Iraq interceptions against top-half and bottom-half teams 2026
| Opponents |
Games |
For per game |
Against per game |
Match total per game |
Over 12.5 % |
| Vs top six | 3 | 7.67 | 9.67 | 17.33 | 100% |
| Vs top half | 3 | 7.67 | 9.67 | 17.33 | 100% |
| Vs bottom half | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| Vs bottom six | 0 | - | - | - | - |
Iraq interceptions per game by competition, last three seasons
| Competition |
Season |
Games |
For per game |
Against per game |
Match total per game |
Over 12.5 % |
| WC Qualification Asia | 2026 | 15 | 6.53 | 7.53 | 14.07 | 60% |
| World Cup | 2026 | 3 | 7.67 | 3.33 | 11 | 33% |
| WC Qualification Intercontinental Playoffs | 2026 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 0% |
| Friendly International | 2026 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 100% |
| Friendly International | 2024 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 100% |
Iraq next three opponents: interceptions per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their interceptions for |
Their interceptions against |
Match total at that venue |
For at that venue |
Against at that venue |
| Sun 10 Jan 10:00 | Tajikistan (away) | 25.2 | 13.2 | 12 | 28.5 | 15 | 13.5 |
| Thu 14 Jan 10:00 | Australia (home) | 17.33 | 8.22 | 9.11 | 16 | 6.25 | 9.75 |
| Tue 19 Jan 10:00 | Singapore (home) | 24.2 | 10.4 | 13.8 | 18.5 | 7 | 11.5 |
Iraq players with the most games of 1+ interceptions 2026
Tajikistan interceptions match by match, last 10 games (next opponent)
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Score |
Interceptions for |
Interceptions against |
Match total |
1st-half total |
| 31 Mar | Asian Cup Qualification | Philippines (H) | 1-1 | 15 | 10 | 25 | - |
| 18 Nov | Asian Cup Qualification | East Timor (A) | 0-5 | 11 | 16 | 27 | - |
| 14 Oct | Asian Cup Qualification | Maldives (A) | 0-3 | 13 | 6 | 19 | - |
| 9 Oct | Asian Cup Qualification | Maldives (H) | 2-0 | 15 | 17 | 32 | - |
| 10 Jun | Asian Cup Qualification | Philippines (A) | 2-2 | 12 | 11 | 23 | - |
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