Al Kahrabaa 29%Draw 24%Zakho 47%Expected goals 0.89 – 1.24
65%
Betarazi pick
Over 1.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.35 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.35Odds
Picks by market
ResultZakho to win ✗47% · @2.16
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓51% · @1.87
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓80% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 12.32
Al Kahrabaa vs Zakho: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 5 November the Iraqi League brings Al Kahrabaa against Zakho. Kick-off: 14:00 WAT. In the table, Al Kahrabaa are 18th, in the drop zone, on 11 points after 13 matches; Zakho are 15th (lower half) with 13. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Al Kahrabaa, last 5: LLLDL Their latest outing: 0–1 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.
Zakho, last 5: DWLLL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Naft Maysan, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours Zakho, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.7 for Al Kahrabaa.
Head to head
When they last met (23 Apr 2026) it ended Zakho 2–1 Al Kahrabaa.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al Kahrabaa 0.9 xG, Zakho 1.2 xG – a total near 2.1. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al Kahrabaa 29%, draw 24%, Zakho 47%.
GG/NG: GG (51%) at 1.87.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (65%, odds 1.35). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al Kahrabaa 1–1 Zakho. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al Kahrabaa29%fair 3.44 · @3.22
Draw24%fair 4.16 · @2.98
Zakho47%fair 2.14 · @2.16
2.13Expected goals
0.89Al Kahrabaa xG
1.24Zakho xG
51%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–115%
1–113%
0–012%
1–011%
0–29%
1–28%
From our goals model: Al Kahrabaa 0.9 – 1.2 Zakho expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Al Kahrabaa vs Zakho?
On our numbers Al Kahrabaa have a 29% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Zakho 47%.
How many goals will there be in Al Kahrabaa vs Zakho?
We expect about 2.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Kahrabaa vs Zakho?
Our predicted score is Al Kahrabaa 1–1 Zakho, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.1 goals in total.
When is Al Kahrabaa vs Zakho?
Al Kahrabaa vs Zakho (Iraqi League) kicks off on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 14:00 (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.
