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Karbala vs Erbil Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 0.73 expected goals for Karbala and 1.25 for Erbil, a combined total of 1.98. That distribution gives Erbil the largest share of the 1X2 market at 49%, with the draw at 30%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 32% for over 2.5 goals and 37% for both teams to score, with 0–1 the single most likely scoreline at 17%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 49% 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
Erbil win
48.8% probability
Expected goals
0.73 – 1.25
Model version
poisson-v2
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.
Erbil away threat
Scored in 3 of their last 4 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Erbil to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 49%, against 22% / 30% / 49% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 0.73 goals for Karbala and 1.25 for Erbil, a combined 1.98 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.
Goals markets
Over 2.5 goals lands at 32% and both teams to score at 37%, with 0–1 the single most likely scoreline at 17%.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
51%
Double chance 12
70%
Double chance X2
78%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 0–117.3%
- 0–013.9%
- 1–112.6%
- 0–210.8%
- 1–010.1%
Recent form
Karbala
Erbil
- 2026-09-18T15:45:00.000Z · A vs Karbala · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-09-14T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Al-Karma · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-08T15:45:00.000Z · H vs Diyala · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-04T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Al Shorta · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-08-31T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Al Minaa Basra · 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
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Karma | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 24 |
| 2 | Newroz | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 22 |
| 3 | Naft | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 22 |
| 4 | Al Shorta | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 20 |
| 5 | Erbil | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 18 |
| 6 | Al Zawra'a | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| 7 | Al-Jolan SC | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
| 8 | Duhok | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 15 |
| 9 | Al Minaa Basra | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 15 |
| 10 | Al Talaba | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | -3 | 14 |
| 11 | Diyala | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -1 | 13 |
| 12 | Al Quwa Al Jawiya | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 13 | Mosul | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -5 | 12 |
| 14 | Zakho | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 12 |
| 15 | Ghaz Al Shamal | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -2 | 11 |
| 16 | Gharraf | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -7 | 10 |
| 17 | Al Karkh | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -5 | 9 |
| 18 | Al Kahrabaa | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -6 | 8 |
| 19 | Naft Maysan | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | -7 | 8 |
| 20 | Karbala | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -13 | 6 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Erbil win, at 48.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 37% and over 2.5 goals at 32%.
A 49% 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.