Al Quwa Al Jawiya vs Al Karkh: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Al Karkh travel to face Al Quwa Al Jawiya on Saturday 7 November in the Iraqi League – the ball rolls at 14:00 WAT. In the table, Al Quwa Al Jawiya are 14th, lower half, on 13 points after 13 matches; Al Karkh are 16th (lower half) with 12. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Al Quwa Al Jawiya, last 5: LDWLD Their latest outing: 3–4 defeat to Al-Wasl FC, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Al Karkh, last 5: LDDLW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Gharraf, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (26 Mar 2026) it ended Al Quwa Al Jawiya 1–0 Al Karkh.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al Quwa Al Jawiya 1.7 xG, Al Karkh 0.9 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 54%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al Quwa Al Jawiya 58%, draw 21%, Al Karkh 21%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.87.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (71%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al Quwa Al Jawiya 1–1 Al Karkh. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al Quwa Al Jawiya58%fair 1.73 · @1.68
Draw21%fair 4.77 · @3.34
Al Karkh21%fair 4.69 · @4.68
2.59Expected goals
1.69Al Quwa Al Jawiya xG
0.90Al Karkh xG
54%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
1–111%
2–011%
2–110%
0–08%
0–17%
From our goals model: Al Quwa Al Jawiya 1.7 – 0.9 Al Karkh expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Al Quwa Al Jawiya vs Al Karkh?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Al Quwa Al Jawiya vs Al Karkh?
On our numbers Al Quwa Al Jawiya have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Al Karkh 21%.
How many goals will there be in Al Quwa Al Jawiya vs Al Karkh?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Quwa Al Jawiya vs Al Karkh?
Our predicted score is Al Quwa Al Jawiya 1–1 Al Karkh, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Al Quwa Al Jawiya vs Al Karkh?
Al Quwa Al Jawiya vs Al Karkh (Iraqi League) kicks off on Saturday 7 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.