Al Kahrabaa 34%Draw 23%Al Talaba 43%Expected goals 1.00 – 1.17
61%
Betarazi pick
Under 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.63 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
Picks by market
ResultAl Talaba to win ✓43% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.28
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓57% · fair 1.75
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓82% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✓13% · fair 7.50
Al Kahrabaa vs Al Talaba: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
18:30 WAT, Friday 16 October: Al Kahrabaa v Al Talaba in the Iraqi League. In the table, Al Kahrabaa are 18th, in the drop zone, on 11 points after 13 matches; Al Talaba are 11th (lower half) with 16.
Current form
Al Kahrabaa, last 5: DLWLD Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Karbala, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Al Talaba, last 5: DDLWD Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Al Shorta, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Head to head
When they last met (12 Mar 2026) it ended Al Kahrabaa 1–2 Al Talaba.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al Kahrabaa 1.0 xG, Al Talaba 1.2 xG – a total near 2.2. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 61% and a clean sheet for one side more likely than not.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al Kahrabaa 34%, draw 23%, Al Talaba 43%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (61%, odds 1.57). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al Kahrabaa 1–1 Al Talaba. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al Kahrabaa34%fair 2.92 · @2.80
Draw23%fair 4.36 · @3.10
Al Talaba43%fair 2.33 · @2.30
2.17Expected goals
1.00Al Kahrabaa xG
1.17Al Talaba xG
43%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–113%
1–011%
0–011%
1–28%
0–28%
From our goals model: Al Kahrabaa 1.0 – 1.2 Al Talaba expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Al Kahrabaa vs Al Talaba?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Al Kahrabaa vs Al Talaba?
On our numbers Al Kahrabaa have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Al Talaba 43%.
How many goals will there be in Al Kahrabaa vs Al Talaba?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 43% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Kahrabaa vs Al Talaba?
Our predicted score is Al Kahrabaa 1–1 Al Talaba, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Al Kahrabaa vs Al Talaba?
Al Kahrabaa vs Al Talaba (Iraqi League) kicks off on Friday 16 October 2026 at 18:30 (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.
