Good pick · fair odds 1.68 · bookmaker 1.67 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.67Odds
Picks by market
ResultErbil to win ✗45% · @2.15
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.28
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗54% · fair 1.86
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓82% · fair 1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗14% · fair 7.26
Zakho vs Erbil: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Erbil travel to face Zakho on Thursday 22 October in the Iraqi League – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT. In the table, Zakho are 15th, lower half, on 13 points after 13 matches; Erbil are 7th (upper half) with 20.
Current form
Zakho, last 5: LLLWD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Naft, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Erbil, last 5: LLDWL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Mosul, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (28 May 2026) it ended Zakho 1–2 Erbil. The last 2 head-to-heads: Zakho 1 win, Erbil 1, draws 0. Those games averaged 2.0 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Zakho 1.0 xG, Erbil 1.2 xG – a total near 2.2. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Zakho 32%, draw 23%, Erbil 45%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (59%, odds 1.67). Most likely score in line with that pick: Zakho 0–1 Erbil. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Zakho32%fair 3.15 · @3.10
Draw23%fair 4.35 · @3.10
Erbil45%fair 2.21 · @2.15
2.19Expected goals
0.96Zakho xG
1.23Erbil xG
46%Both score
41%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–114%
1–113%
0–011%
1–011%
0–28%
1–28%
From our goals model: Zakho 1.0 – 1.2 Erbil expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Zakho vs Erbil?
On our numbers Zakho have a 32% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Erbil 45%.
How many goals will there be in Zakho vs Erbil?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 41% likely and both teams score 46% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Zakho vs Erbil?
Our predicted score is Zakho 0–1 Erbil, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Zakho vs Erbil?
Zakho vs Erbil (Iraqi League) kicks off on Thursday 22 October 2026 at 15:00 (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.
