Iraq · Iraqi League · Matchweek 215:30
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· Analysis updated 16:04 UTC

Karbala vs Al Zawra'a Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 0.71 expected goals for Karbala and 1.71 for Al Zawra'a, a combined total of 2.42. That distribution gives Al Zawra'a the largest share of the 1X2 market at 62%, with the draw at 23%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 44% for over 2.5 goals and 42% for both teams to score, with 0–1 the single most likely scoreline at 15%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 62% 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

Al Zawra'a win

61.6% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

0.71 – 1.71

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.

  • Al Zawra'a away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Al Zawra'a to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 62%, against 15% / 23% / 62% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 0.71 goals for Karbala and 1.71 for Al Zawra'a, a combined 2.42 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 44% and both teams to score at 42%, with 0–1 the single most likely scoreline at 15%.

Match result (1X2)

Karbala win15%
Draw23%
Al Zawra'a win62%

Double chance 1X

38%

Double chance 12

77%

Double chance X2

85%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals70%
Over 2.5 goals44%
Over 3.5 goals23%
Both teams to score42%

Correct score

  • 0–115.2%
  • 0–213.0%
  • 1–110.8%
  • 1–29.2%
  • 0–08.9%

Recent form

Karbala

    Al Zawra'a

    • 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)
    • 2026-09-10T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Al Quwa Al Jawiya · 1-0 (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-Karma107301024
    2Newroz106311221
    3Naft10631821
    4Al Zawra'a10532818
    5Erbil10532818
    6Al Shorta10451517
    7Al-Jolan SC10352114
    8Al Quwa Al Jawiya10262212
    9Duhok10262112
    10Diyala10334-112
    11Al Minaa Basra10334-212
    12Ghaz Al Shamal10253-211
    13Al Talaba10253-411
    14Mosul10325-511
    15Zakho10235-79
    16Gharraf10235-79
    17Al Karkh10226-38
    18Al Kahrabaa10154-58
    19Naft Maysan10154-78
    20Karbala10136-106

    Prediction conclusion

    The model's leading selection is Al Zawra'a win, at 61.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–1.

    It puts both teams scoring at 42% and over 2.5 goals at 44%.

    A 62% 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.