Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓70% · fair 1.44
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✗70% · @1.65
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗26% · fair 3.89
Al Zawra'a vs Naft Maysan: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Al Zawra'a welcome Naft Maysan to Al-Zawraa Stadium for a Iraqi League fixture on Tuesday 25 August (19:00 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 5: DLLLD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Karbala, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Naft Maysan, last 5: DLWWD Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Naft, at home. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (13 Mar 2026) it ended Al Zawra'a 1–1 Naft Maysan.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al Zawra'a 1.1 xG, Naft Maysan 0.4 xG – a total near 1.4. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 70% and a clean sheet for one side more likely than not.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al Zawra'a 60%, draw 23%, Naft Maysan 17%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (70%, odds 1.65 – longer than our fair 1.44, so there is value too). 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'a60%fair 1.67 · @1.65
Draw23%fair 4.36 · @3.40
Naft Maysan17%fair 5.77 · @4.75
1.45Expected goals
1.09Al Zawra'a xG
0.36Naft Maysan xG
30%Both score
30%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–026%
0–024%
2–014%
1–19%
0–18%
3–05%
From our goals model: Al Zawra'a 1.1 – 0.4 Naft Maysan expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Al Zawra'a vs Naft Maysan?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.65.
Who will win Al Zawra'a vs Naft Maysan?
On our numbers Al Zawra'a have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Naft Maysan 17%.
How many goals will there be in Al Zawra'a vs Naft Maysan?
We expect about 1.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 30% likely and both teams score 30% 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 1.4 goals in total.
When is Al Zawra'a vs Naft Maysan?
Al Zawra'a vs Naft Maysan (Iraqi League) kicks off on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Al-Zawraa Stadium.
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.
