It’s a do-or-die showdown between Iraq and Bolivia on Tuesday. One team goes through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the other goes home. With so much at stake, the betting lines become all the more interesting. How can we build the best same game parlay for this game?
Iraq is a slight +160 favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, with a draw available at +200. Bolivia is the underdog at +180. Let’s get into the best same-game parlay for this one.
Iraq vs. Bolivia Best Same Game Parlay
One thing you have to know about these teams: you’re not going to see a whole lot of veterans. In their last competitive match, a 2-1 win over the United Arab Emirates, all ten of Iraq’s outfield players were 29 years old or younger. Bolivia somehow outdid them; in their dramatic win over Suriname, every starting player was 28 years old or younger.
That lack of veteran presence is sure to play a role here. Tensions will be high, and I expect these young back lines to make mistakes. Runners will get free, players will go unmarked on set pieces and crosses, and goals will be scored here. Iraq does have players capable of capitalizing on those mistakes. However, I trust the Bolivians a lot more to take advantage.
The depth of attacking talent is key here. Miguel Terceros is the fixture on the Bolivian front line, and they have good talents for manager Oscar Villegas to use alongside him. Gabriel Villamil, Enzo Monteiro, and Juan Godoy will see time in this game. The X-factor is Moises Paniagua, who was the hero of their 2-1 victory over Suriname, scoring the tying goal off the bench.
If the action goes end-to-end, I think the Bolivians will prove the winners here. Bench depth will be key once again, and late goals will prove the deciding factor. Count on a high-scoring win from the Bolivians to send them through to the World Cup.
