Iraq
Manager Scout Report
4-4-2
Preferred formation
43'
Avg. first substitution
3
Avg. substitutions / game
3
Matches analysed
The tactical read
Iraq typically set up in 4-4-2 and make their first change around minute 43 - roughly 3 substitutions per game. Expect the first-sub window around then, earlier if they're chasing the game.
Over the last 3 matches, the same shape held up in 1 of them. The quickest hook came at 26' away at France; the longest wait stretched to 59' at home to Norway.
Results have gone against them lately (0-0-3 from the last 3) - under pressure, managers often get more reactive with team news and substitutions than their season-long averages suggest.