Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗54% · fair 1.84
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 7.10
Al Zawra'a vs Naft Maysan: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Naft Maysan travel to face Al Zawra'a on Friday 13 March in the Iraqi League – the ball rolls at 21:15 WAT. In the table, Al Zawra'a are 6th, upper half, on 21 points after 13 matches; Naft Maysan are 19th (in the drop zone) with 9. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Al Zawra'a, last 3: DLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Mosul, at home. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al Zawra'a 1.6 xG, Naft Maysan 0.8 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 45%, GG 46%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al Zawra'a 58%, draw 26%, Naft Maysan 16%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Al Zawra'a to win (58%, odds 1.50). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al Zawra'a 1–0 Naft Maysan. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al Zawra'a58%fair 1.74 · @1.50
Draw26%fair 3.84 · @3.60
Naft Maysan16%fair 6.09 · @6.00
2.42Expected goals
1.58Al Zawra'a xG
0.84Naft Maysan xG
46%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
1–112%
2–011%
2–19%
0–09%
0–17%
From our goals model: Al Zawra'a 1.6 – 0.8 Naft Maysan expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Al Zawra'a to win✗
58%
1.74
1.50
Double chance
Al Zawra'a or draw✓
84%
1.20
1.08
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
54%
1.84
–
Draw no bet
Al Zawra'a (draw no bet)
78%
1.29
–
Asian handicap
Naft Maysan +1 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.65
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
70%
1.44
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.83
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
77%
1.29
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
First team to score
Al Zawra'a to score first
60%
1.68
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
44%
2.28
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Al Zawra'a / FT Al Zawra'a✗
33%
3.00
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
14%
7.10
–
Recent results
Al Zawra'a – last 3
DLL
2 Mar
vs Mosul
1–1
D
26 Feb
vs Al Shorta
1–2
L
17 Feb
@ Al-Wasl FC
2–3
L
1.3Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Naft Maysan – last 2
WW
6 Mar
vs Baghdad
2–1
W
14 Feb
vs Al-Qasim
2–1
W
2.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Al Zawra'a and Naft Maysan.
What is the prediction for Al Zawra'a vs Naft Maysan?
Our pick is Al Zawra'a to win with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Al Zawra'a vs Naft Maysan?
On our numbers Al Zawra'a have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Naft Maysan 16%.
How many goals will there be in Al Zawra'a vs Naft Maysan?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 46% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Zawra'a vs Naft Maysan?
Our predicted score is Al Zawra'a 1–0 Naft Maysan, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Al Zawra'a vs Naft Maysan?
Al Zawra'a vs Naft Maysan (Iraqi League) kicks off on Friday 13 March 2026 at 21:15 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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