Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.80 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.80Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultAl Karkh to win ✗64% · @1.80
Double chanceAl Karkh or draw ✓85% · @1.17
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗58% · fair 1.72
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗15% · fair 6.67
Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan preview and prediction
The match
Naft Maysan travel to face Al Karkh in the Iraqi League on Wednesday 18 March (19:00 WAT). Al Karkh are 16th with 12 points from 13 games (in the bottom half), while Naft Maysan sit 19th on 9 points (in the bottom three). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Naft Maysan's last 3: DWW Most recently they drew with Al Zawra'a 1–1 away. They average 1.7 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.8 for Al Karkh and 0.7 for Naft Maysan. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 42%, both teams to score at 42%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Al Karkh 64%, draw 21%, Naft Maysan 15%.
Safer route: Al Karkh or draw (85%) at 1.17.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Al Karkh to win – a 64% chance at odds of 1.80, above our fair price of 1.57, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Al Karkh 1–0 Naft Maysan. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Al Karkh64%fair 1.57 · @1.80
Draw21%fair 4.75 · @3.25
Naft Maysan15%fair 6.51 · @4.00
2.46Expected goals
1.76Al Karkh xG
0.70Naft Maysan xG
42%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–015%
2–013%
1–111%
2–19%
0–09%
3–08%
From our goals model: Al Karkh 1.8 – 0.7 Naft Maysan expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Al Karkh to win✗
64%
1.57
1.80 ▲
Double chance
Al Karkh or draw✓
85%
1.18
1.17
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
58%
1.72
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
71%
1.42
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
58%
1.74
1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
77%
1.31
–
Half-time result
Al Karkh ahead at half-time✗
44%
2.28
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Al Karkh / FT Al Karkh✗
39%
2.55
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
15%
6.67
–
Form
Al Karkh – last 2
WL
6 Mar
@ Naft
1–0
W
13 Feb
vs Al Talaba
0–2
L
0.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Naft Maysan – last 3
DWW
13 Mar
@ Al Zawra'a
1–1
D
6 Mar
vs Baghdad
2–1
W
14 Feb
vs Al-Qasim
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Al Karkh and Naft Maysan.
What is the prediction for Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan?
Our pick is Al Karkh to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.
Who will win Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan?
On our numbers Al Karkh have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Naft Maysan 15%.
How many goals will there be in Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 42% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan?
Our predicted score is Al Karkh 1–0 Naft Maysan, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan?
Al Karkh vs Naft Maysan (Iraqi League) kicks off on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
