Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓53% · fair 1.89
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗10% · fair 9.88
Zakho vs Al Talaba: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 5 September the Iraqi League brings Zakho against Al Talaba. Kick-off: 16:45 WAT. In the table, Zakho are 15th, lower half, on 13 points after 13 matches; Al Talaba are 11th (lower half) with 16. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Zakho, last 5: LDLWL Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Al Zawra'a, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Al Talaba, last 5: DWDLD Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Naft, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Al Talaba, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.7 for Zakho.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Zakho 1.2 xG, Al Talaba 1.3 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 45%, GG 47%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Zakho 36%, draw 23%, Al Talaba 40%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (55%, odds 1.65). Most likely score in line with that pick: Zakho 1–1 Al Talaba. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Zakho36%fair 2.74 · @2.50
Draw23%fair 4.28 · @3.00
Al Talaba40%fair 2.49 · @2.62
2.57Expected goals
1.25Zakho xG
1.32Al Talaba xG
47%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–110%
1–010%
1–28%
2–18%
0–08%
From our goals model: Zakho 1.2 – 1.3 Al Talaba expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Al Talaba to win✗
40%
2.49
2.62 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
77%
1.30
1.30
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
53%
1.89
–
Draw no bet
Al Talaba (draw no bet)
52%
1.91
–
Asian handicap
Zakho +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.63
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
73%
1.38
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.82
1.65
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
88%
1.13
–
First team to score
Al Talaba to score first✗
48%
2.10
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.30
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Al Talaba / FT Al Talaba✗
22%
4.49
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
10%
9.88
–
Recent results
Zakho – last 6
LDLWLL
29 Aug
@ Al Zawra'a
0–4
L
25 Aug
vs Diyala
2–2
D
20 Aug
@ Al Minaa Basra
1–2
L
15 Aug
vs Ghaz Al Shamal
1–0
W
2 Jun
@ Al Quwa Al Jawiya
2–3
L
28 May
vs Erbil
1–2
L
1.2Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Al Talaba – last 6
DWDLDD
31 Aug
vs Naft
0–0
D
26 Aug
vs Newroz
1–0
W
22 Aug
@ Duhok
3–3
D
15 Aug
@ Diyala
1–2
L
1 Jun
vs Al Karkh
1–1
D
28 May
@ Al Minaa Basra
1–1
D
1.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Zakho and Al Talaba.
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.65.
Who will win Zakho vs Al Talaba?
On our numbers Zakho have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Al Talaba 40%.
How many goals will there be in Zakho vs Al Talaba?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 47% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Zakho vs Al Talaba?
Our predicted score is Zakho 1–1 Al Talaba, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Zakho vs Al Talaba?
Zakho vs Al Talaba (Iraqi League) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 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.
