Al Karkh 42%Draw 24%Naft Maysan 34%Expected goals 1.21 – 1.04
60%
Betarazi pick
Under 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.65 · bookmaker 1.57 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
Picks by market
ResultAl Karkh to win ✓42% · @2.35
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.30
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗54% · fair 1.84
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗81% · fair 1.23
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗13% · fair 7.85
Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 17 September the Iraqi League brings Al Karkh against Naft Maysan. Kick-off: 16:45 WAT. In the table, Al Karkh are 16th, lower half, on 12 points after 13 matches; Naft Maysan are 19th (in the drop zone) with 9. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Al Karkh, last 5: WLLDL Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Duhok, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Naft Maysan, last 5: WDLDL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Al Talaba, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Head to head
When they last met (18 Mar 2026) it ended Al Karkh 1–1 Naft Maysan.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al Karkh 1.2 xG, Naft Maysan 1.0 xG – a total near 2.2. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 40%, GG 46%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al Karkh 42%, draw 24%, Naft Maysan 34%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (60%, odds 1.57). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al Karkh 1–1 Naft Maysan. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al Karkh42%fair 2.39 · @2.35
Draw24%fair 4.10 · @2.90
Naft Maysan34%fair 2.97 · @2.90
2.25Expected goals
1.21Al Karkh xG
1.04Naft Maysan xG
46%Both score
40%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–013%
0–111%
0–011%
2–18%
2–08%
From our goals model: Al Karkh 1.2 – 1.0 Naft Maysan expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 60% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan?
On our numbers Al Karkh have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Naft Maysan 34%.
How many goals will there be in Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 40% likely and both teams score 46% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan?
Our predicted score is Al Karkh 1–1 Naft Maysan, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan?
Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan (Iraqi League) kicks off on Thursday 17 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.
