Al Karkh 42%Draw 23%Al Kahrabaa 35%Expected goals 1.05 – 0.93
64%
Betarazi pick
Under 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.57 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.57Odds
Picks by market
ResultAl Karkh to win ✗42% · @2.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✗77% · fair 1.31
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗57% · fair 1.76
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✗64% · @1.57
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗15% · fair 6.87
Al Karkh vs Al Kahrabaa: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Al Karkh welcome Al Kahrabaa for a Iraqi League fixture on Saturday 29 August (19:00 WAT). In the table, Al Karkh are 16th, lower half, on 12 points after 13 matches; Al Kahrabaa are 18th (in the drop zone) with 11. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Al Karkh, last 5: LLLDL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Erbil, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Al Kahrabaa, last 5: DDLWD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Al-Karma, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Al Kahrabaa, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.7 for Al Karkh.
Head to head
When they last met (27 Apr 2026) it ended Al Kahrabaa 1–3 Al Karkh.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al Karkh 1.1 xG, Al Kahrabaa 0.9 xG – a total near 2.0. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 64% and a clean sheet for one side more likely than not.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al Karkh 42%, draw 23%, Al Kahrabaa 35%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (64%, odds 1.57). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al Karkh 1–0 Al Kahrabaa. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al Karkh42%fair 2.40 · @2.25
Draw23%fair 4.27 · @3.00
Al Kahrabaa35%fair 2.86 · @3.00
1.98Expected goals
1.05Al Karkh xG
0.93Al Kahrabaa xG
43%Both score
36%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–015%
0–014%
1–113%
0–113%
2–08%
2–17%
From our goals model: Al Karkh 1.1 – 0.9 Al Kahrabaa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Al Karkh vs Al Kahrabaa?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Al Karkh vs Al Kahrabaa?
On our numbers Al Karkh have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Al Kahrabaa 35%.
How many goals will there be in Al Karkh vs Al Kahrabaa?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 36% likely and both teams score 43% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Karkh vs Al Kahrabaa?
Our predicted score is Al Karkh 1–0 Al Kahrabaa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.0 goals in total.
When is Al Karkh vs Al Kahrabaa?
Al Karkh vs Al Kahrabaa (Iraqi League) kicks off on Saturday 29 August 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.
