Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗53% · fair 1.89
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓73% · fair 1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗11% · fair 8.98
Naft Maysan vs Al Najaf: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
16:00 WAT, Sunday 24 May: Naft Maysan v Al Najaf in the Iraqi League.
Current form
Naft Maysan, last 5: WDLLD Their latest outing: 5–2 win over Al-Qasim, away. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Al Najaf, last 5: LLDLL Their latest outing: 2–5 defeat to Al Karkh, at home. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Naft Maysan 1.5 xG, Al Najaf 1.1 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 47%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Naft Maysan 51%, draw 25%, Al Najaf 24%.
Lower-risk option: Naft Maysan or draw (76%) at 1.17.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (54%, odds 1.67). Most likely score in line with that pick: Naft Maysan 1–1 Al Najaf. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Naft Maysan51%fair 1.95 · @1.75
Draw25%fair 4.04 · @3.40
Al Najaf24%fair 4.16 · @4.00
2.61Expected goals
1.51Naft Maysan xG
1.10Al Najaf xG
47%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–011%
2–19%
2–08%
0–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: Naft Maysan 1.5 – 1.1 Al Najaf 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
Naft Maysan to win✓
51%
1.95
1.75
Double chance
Naft Maysan or draw✓
76%
1.32
1.17
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
53%
1.89
–
Draw no bet
Naft Maysan (draw no bet)✓
68%
1.47
–
Asian handicap
Al Najaf +1 (Asian handicap)
69%
1.44
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.36
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.85
1.67
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.36
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
First team to score
Naft Maysan to score first✓
54%
1.86
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.34
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Naft Maysan / FT Naft Maysan✓
28%
3.58
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
11%
8.98
–
Recent results
Naft Maysan – last 6
WDLLDL
19 May
@ Al-Qasim
5–2
W
14 May
vs Al-Karma
1–1
D
5 May
@ Duhok
1–2
L
1 May
@ Zakho
1–3
L
13 Apr
vs Mosul
1–1
D
9 Apr
@ Diyala
0–1
L
1.5Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Al Najaf – last 6
LLDLLW
20 May
vs Al Karkh
2–5
L
11 May
vs Erbil
1–4
L
7 May
vs Baghdad
1–1
D
27 Apr
vs Duhok
1–2
L
31 Mar
@ Gharraf
0–1
L
27 Mar
@ Diyala
2–1
W
1.2Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Naft Maysan and Al Najaf.
What is the prediction for Naft Maysan vs Al Najaf?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 54% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Naft Maysan vs Al Najaf?
On our numbers Naft Maysan have a 51% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Al Najaf 24%.
How many goals will there be in Naft Maysan vs Al Najaf?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 47% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Naft Maysan vs Al Najaf?
Our predicted score is Naft Maysan 1–1 Al Najaf, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Naft Maysan vs Al Najaf?
Naft Maysan vs Al Najaf (Iraqi League) kicks off on Sunday 24 May 2026 at 16:00 (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.
