Al Zawra'a 60%Draw 22%Zakho 19%Expected goals 1.63 – 0.75
81%
Betarazi pick
Al Zawra'a or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.23 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
1
Value bet: Al Zawra'a to win @ 1.85 – our chance 60% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultAl Zawra'a to win ✓60% · @1.85
Double chanceAl Zawra'a or draw ✓81% · @1.22
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓58% · fair 1.73
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗78% · fair 1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗15% · fair 6.64
Al Zawra'a vs Zakho: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 29 August the Iraqi League brings Al Zawra'a against Zakho at Al-Zawraa Stadium. Kick-off: 19:00 WAT. In the table, Al Zawra'a are 6th, upper half, on 21 points after 13 matches; Zakho are 15th (lower half) with 13.
Current form
Al Zawra'a, last 5: WDLLL Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Naft Maysan, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Zakho, last 5: DLWLL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Diyala, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (8 Apr 2026) it ended Zakho 1–1 Al Zawra'a.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al Zawra'a 1.6 xG, Zakho 0.8 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 43%, GG 42%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al Zawra'a 60%, draw 22%, Zakho 19%.
Lower-risk option: Al Zawra'a or draw (81%) at 1.22.
Price worth noting: Al Zawra'a to win @1.85 – the bookmaker implies 54%, our ratings say 60%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Al Zawra'a or draw (81%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al Zawra'a 1–0 Zakho. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al Zawra'a60%fair 1.68 · @1.85
Draw22%fair 4.57 · @3.20
Zakho19%fair 5.40 · @3.70
2.38Expected goals
1.63Al Zawra'a xG
0.75Zakho xG
42%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–015%
2–012%
1–111%
0–09%
2–19%
0–17%
From our goals model: Al Zawra'a 1.6 – 0.8 Zakho expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Al Zawra'a or draw with a 81% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Al Zawra'a vs Zakho?
On our numbers Al Zawra'a have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Zakho 19%.
How many goals will there be in Al Zawra'a vs Zakho?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 42% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Zawra'a vs Zakho?
Our predicted score is Al Zawra'a 1–0 Zakho, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Al Zawra'a vs Zakho?
Al Zawra'a vs Zakho (Iraqi League) kicks off on Saturday 29 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.
