Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗52% · @1.82
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗74% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗17% · fair 6.04
Al-Karma vs Naft Maysan: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Naft Maysan travel to face Al-Karma on Friday 6 November in the Iraqi League – the ball rolls at 16:30 WAT. In the table, Al-Karma are 1st, leading the league, on 30 points after 13 matches; Naft Maysan are 19th (in the drop zone) with 9. There are 21 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Al-Karma, last 5: WLDWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Duhok, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Naft Maysan, last 5: DLLDL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Zakho, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Al-Karma, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.8 for Naft Maysan.
Head to head
When they last met (14 May 2026) it ended Naft Maysan 1–1 Al-Karma.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al-Karma 1.8 xG, Naft Maysan 0.6 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 48%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al-Karma 66%, draw 22%, Naft Maysan 12%.
GG/NG: NG (52%) at 1.82.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (74%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al-Karma 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-Karma66%fair 1.52 · @1.48
Draw22%fair 4.46 · @3.94
Naft Maysan12%fair 8.60 · @5.62
2.38Expected goals
1.78Al-Karma xG
0.59Naft Maysan xG
48%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–017%
2–015%
1–110%
0–09%
2–19%
3–09%
From our goals model: Al-Karma 1.8 – 0.6 Naft Maysan expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Al-Karma vs Naft Maysan?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Al-Karma vs Naft Maysan?
On our numbers Al-Karma have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Naft Maysan 12%.
How many goals will there be in Al-Karma vs Naft Maysan?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 48% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al-Karma vs Naft Maysan?
Our predicted score is Al-Karma 1–0 Naft Maysan, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Al-Karma vs Naft Maysan?
Al-Karma vs Naft Maysan (Iraqi League) kicks off on Friday 6 November 2026 at 16:30 (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.