Iran
Manager Scout Report
5-4-1
Preferred formation
46'
Avg. first substitution
4
Avg. substitutions / game
3
Matches analysed
The tactical read
Iran typically set up in 5-4-1 and make their first change around minute 46 - roughly 4 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 2 of them. The quickest hook came at 46' away at Egypt; the longest wait stretched to 46' at home to New Zealand.
It's been a level stretch results-wise (0-3-0 across 3 matches) - no hot streak or slump to read into, so the numbers above are a fair baseline.