Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗55% · fair 1.83
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓74% · fair 1.34
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗13% · fair 7.88
Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Wednesday 18 March the Iraqi League brings Al Karkh against Naft Maysan. Kick-off: 19:00 WAT. In the table, Al Karkh are 16th, lower half, on 12 points after 13 matches; Naft Maysan are 19th (in the drop zone) with 9. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Naft Maysan, last 3: DWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Al Zawra'a, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al Karkh 1.6 xG, Naft Maysan 0.9 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 45%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al Karkh 55%, draw 25%, Naft Maysan 20%.
Lower-risk option: Al Karkh or draw (80%) at 1.17.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (56%, odds 1.57). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al Karkh 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 Karkh55%fair 1.81 · @1.80
Draw25%fair 4.04 · @3.25
Naft Maysan20%fair 4.99 · @4.00
2.56Expected goals
1.64Al Karkh xG
0.92Naft Maysan xG
45%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
1–112%
2–010%
2–110%
0–08%
0–17%
From our goals model: Al Karkh 1.6 – 0.9 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 Karkh to win✗
55%
1.81
1.80
Double chance
Al Karkh or draw✓
80%
1.25
1.17
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
55%
1.83
–
Draw no bet
Al Karkh (draw no bet)
73%
1.36
–
Asian handicap
Naft Maysan +1 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
72%
1.38
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
56%
1.77
1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.34
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
88%
1.13
–
First team to score
Al Karkh to score first
59%
1.69
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.35
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Al Karkh / FT Al Karkh✗
33%
3.01
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
13%
7.88
–
Recent results
Al Karkh – last 2
WL
6 Mar
@ Naft
1–0
W
13 Feb
vs Al Talaba
0–2
L
0.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Naft Maysan – last 3
DWW
13 Mar
@ Al Zawra'a
1–1
D
6 Mar
vs Baghdad
2–1
W
14 Feb
vs Al-Qasim
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Al Karkh and Naft Maysan.
What is the prediction for Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 56% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan?
On our numbers Al Karkh have a 55% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Naft Maysan 20%.
How many goals will there be in Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 45% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan?
Our predicted score is Al Karkh 1–0 Naft Maysan, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan?
Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan (Iraqi League) kicks off on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 19:00 (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.
