Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗54% · fair 1.85
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗12% · fair 8.45
Zakho vs Erbil: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 28 May the Iraqi League brings Zakho against Erbil. Kick-off: 18:30 WAT. In the table, Zakho are 15th, lower half, on 13 points after 13 matches; Erbil are 7th (upper half) with 20.
Current form
Zakho, last 5: DLLLW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Al Minaa Basra, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Erbil, last 5: WWDWD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Al Shorta, away. Away from home the record reads 4 won, 0 lost from 5. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.
Momentum favours Erbil, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.2 for Zakho.
Head to head
When they last met (14 Feb 2026) it ended Erbil 0–1 Zakho.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Zakho 1.1 xG, Erbil 1.4 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 46%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Zakho 30%, draw 26%, Erbil 44%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (56%, odds 1.62). Most likely score in line with that pick: Zakho 1–1 Erbil. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Zakho30%fair 3.32 · @2.90
Draw26%fair 3.83 · @3.00
Erbil44%fair 2.28 · @2.25
2.50Expected goals
1.06Zakho xG
1.44Erbil xG
46%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–112%
1–29%
1–09%
0–29%
0–08%
From our goals model: Zakho 1.1 – 1.4 Erbil expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 56% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Zakho vs Erbil?
On our numbers Zakho have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Erbil 44%.
How many goals will there be in Zakho vs Erbil?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 46% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Zakho vs Erbil?
Our predicted score is Zakho 1–1 Erbil, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Zakho vs Erbil?
Zakho vs Erbil (Iraqi League) kicks off on Thursday 28 May 2026 at 18:30 (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.
