Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.57Odds
Picks by market
ResultNewroz to win ✓39% · @2.50
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.30
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓59% · fair 1.69
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓64% · @1.57
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗14% · fair 7.34
Naft Maysan vs Newroz: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Newroz travel to face Naft Maysan on Friday 4 September in the Iraqi League, with Maysan Olympic Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 19:00 WAT. In the table, Naft Maysan are 19th, in the drop zone, on 9 points after 13 matches; Newroz are 2nd (among the top four) with 26. There are 17 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Naft Maysan, last 5: DLDLW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Al Quwa Al Jawiya, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Newroz, last 5: DLLDL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Duhok, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Naft Maysan, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.5 for Newroz.
Head to head
When they last met (31 Mar 2026) it ended Newroz 2–0 Naft Maysan.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Naft Maysan 1.0 xG, Newroz 1.0 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 – Naft Maysan 37%, draw 23%, Newroz 39%.
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: Naft Maysan 0–1 Newroz. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Naft Maysan37%fair 2.67 · @2.60
Draw23%fair 4.29 · @3.00
Newroz39%fair 2.55 · @2.50
2.02Expected goals
0.99Naft Maysan xG
1.03Newroz xG
41%Both score
36%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–114%
1–114%
0–013%
1–013%
0–27%
1–27%
From our goals model: Naft Maysan 1.0 – 1.0 Newroz expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Naft Maysan vs Newroz?
On our numbers Naft Maysan have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Newroz 39%.
How many goals will there be in Naft Maysan vs Newroz?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 36% likely and both teams score 41% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Naft Maysan vs Newroz?
Our predicted score is Naft Maysan 0–1 Newroz, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.0 goals in total.
When is Naft Maysan vs Newroz?
Naft Maysan vs Newroz (Iraqi League) kicks off on Friday 4 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Maysan Olympic 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.
