Good pick · fair odds 1.67 · bookmaker 1.60 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.60Odds
Picks by market
ResultZakho to win ✗60% · @1.60
Double chanceZakho or draw ✓81% · @1.11
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗57% · fair 1.76
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 7.18
Zakho vs Diyala: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
16:45 WAT, Tuesday 25 August: Zakho v Diyala in the Iraqi League. In the table, Zakho are 15th, lower half, on 13 points after 13 matches; Diyala are 12th (lower half) with 14. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Zakho, last 5: LWLLD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Al Minaa Basra, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Diyala, last 5: LWWLL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Mosul, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Diyala, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.7 for Zakho.
Head to head
When they last met (11 May 2026) it ended Zakho 1–2 Diyala.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Zakho 1.7 xG, Diyala 0.8 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 45%, GG 43%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Zakho 60%, draw 21%, Diyala 19%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Zakho to win (60%, odds 1.60). Most likely score in line with that pick: Zakho 1–0 Diyala. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Zakho60%fair 1.67 · @1.60
Draw21%fair 4.72 · @3.40
Diyala19%fair 5.25 · @5.00
2.50Expected goals
1.69Zakho xG
0.81Diyala xG
43%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
2–012%
1–111%
2–19%
0–08%
0–17%
From our goals model: Zakho 1.7 – 0.8 Diyala expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Zakho to win with a 60% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.60.
Who will win Zakho vs Diyala?
On our numbers Zakho have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Diyala 19%.
How many goals will there be in Zakho vs Diyala?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 43% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Zakho vs Diyala?
Our predicted score is Zakho 1–0 Diyala, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Zakho vs Diyala?
Zakho vs Diyala (Iraqi League) kicks off on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 16:45 (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.
