Good pick · fair odds 1.60 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.57Odds
Picks by market
ResultAl Minaa Basra to win ✗51% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✗77% · @1.30
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗59% · fair 1.70
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗16% · fair 6.31
Al Minaa Basra vs Naft Maysan: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Naft Maysan travel to face Al Minaa Basra on Wednesday 9 September in the Iraqi League – the ball rolls at 19:00 WAT. In the table, Al Minaa Basra are 9th, upper half, on 17 points after 13 matches; Naft Maysan are 19th (in the drop zone) with 9.
Current form
Al Minaa Basra, last 5: LLWWD Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Naft, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Naft Maysan, last 5: LDLDL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Newroz, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Head to head
When they last met (5 Apr 2026) it ended Al Minaa Basra 0–1 Naft Maysan.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al Minaa Basra 1.3 xG, Naft Maysan 0.8 xG – a total near 2.1. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 63% and a clean sheet for one side more likely than not.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al Minaa Basra 51%, draw 23%, Naft Maysan 26%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (63%, odds 1.57). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al Minaa Basra 1–0 Naft Maysan. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al Minaa Basra51%fair 1.98 · @2.00
Draw23%fair 4.27 · @3.00
Naft Maysan26%fair 3.83 · @3.60
2.09Expected goals
1.29Al Minaa Basra xG
0.81Naft Maysan xG
41%Both score
37%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–016%
1–113%
0–012%
2–010%
0–110%
2–18%
From our goals model: Al Minaa Basra 1.3 – 0.8 Naft Maysan expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Al Minaa Basra vs Naft Maysan?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Al Minaa Basra vs Naft Maysan?
On our numbers Al Minaa Basra have a 51% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Naft Maysan 26%.
How many goals will there be in Al Minaa Basra vs Naft Maysan?
We expect about 2.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 37% likely and both teams score 41% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Minaa Basra vs Naft Maysan?
Our predicted score is Al Minaa Basra 1–0 Naft Maysan, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.1 goals in total.
When is Al Minaa Basra vs Naft Maysan?
Al Minaa Basra vs Naft Maysan (Iraqi League) kicks off on Wednesday 9 September 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.
