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Sunday, 18 October 2026

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· Analysis updated 05:16 UTC

Ghaz Al Shamal vs Al Zawra'a Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 0.65 expected goals for Ghaz Al Shamal and 0.89 for Al Zawra'a, a combined total of 1.54. That distribution gives Al Zawra'a the largest share of the 1X2 market at 39%, with the draw at 36%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 20% for over 2.5 goals and 28% for both teams to score, with 0–0 the single most likely scoreline at 21%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 39% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Draw/Away

75.0% probability

High confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

0.65 – 0.89

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Ghaz Al Shamal home form

    2 points from their last 3 home matches in our dataset.

  • Al Zawra'a away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Al Zawra'a to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 39%, against 25% / 36% / 39% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 0.65 goals for Ghaz Al Shamal and 0.89 for Al Zawra'a, a combined 1.54 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Ghaz Al Shamal win25%
Draw36%
Al Zawra'a win39%

Double chance 1X

61%

Double chance 12

64%

Double chance X2

75%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals46%
Over 2.5 goals20%
Over 3.5 goals7%
Both teams to score28%

Correct score

  • 0–021.4%
  • 0–119.2%
  • 1–013.9%
  • 1–112.4%
  • 0–28.6%

Recent form

Ghaz Al Shamal

  • 2026-10-10T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Al Minaa Basra · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T15:45:00.000Z · H vs Newroz · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-12T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Al Shorta · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-08T15:45:00.000Z · A vs Duhok · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-04T15:45:00.000Z · H vs Al-Jolan SC · 0-1 (L)

Al Zawra'a

  • 2026-10-23T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Al Shorta · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-18T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Ghaz Al Shamal · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-10-13T14:45:00.000Z · A vs Qatar SC · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-08T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Duhok · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-17T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Gharraf · 2-0 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Iraqi League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Al-Karma11731924
2Newroz116411222
3Naft11641822
4Al Shorta11551720
5Erbil11533718
6Al Zawra'a11533618
7Al-Jolan SC11452217
8Duhok11362415
9Al Minaa Basra11434-115
10Al Talaba11353-314
11Diyala11344-113
12Al Quwa Al Jawiya11263112
13Mosul11335-512
14Zakho11335-612
15Ghaz Al Shamal10253-211
16Gharraf11245-710
17Al Karkh11236-59
18Al Kahrabaa11155-68
19Naft Maysan10154-78
20Karbala11137-136

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Draw/Away, at 75.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 28% and over 2.5 goals at 20%.

A 75% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.