The Iraqi League sees Al Talaba take on Al Zawra'a on Tuesday 5 May, kicking off at 18:00 (WAT) at Al Talaba Stadium. Al Talaba are 11th with 16 points from 13 games (in the bottom half), while Al Zawra'a sit 6th on 21 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Al Talaba's last 5: WLDWD Most recently they beat Diyala 1–0 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Al Zawra'a's last 5: DWWDD Most recently they drew with Duhok 2–2 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 0.8 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.3 for Al Talaba and 1.0 for Al Zawra'a. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 40%, both teams to score at 54%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Al Talaba 37%, draw 28%, Al Zawra'a 34%.
Both teams to score: yes (54%) at 1.91.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 54% chance at odds of 1.91, above our fair price of 1.84, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Al Talaba 1–1 Al Zawra'a. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Al Talaba37%fair 2.69 · @2.60
Draw28%fair 3.51 · @3.00
Al Zawra'a34%fair 2.91 · @2.60
2.29Expected goals
1.26Al Talaba xG
1.03Al Zawra'a xG
54%Both score
40%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–013%
0–110%
0–010%
2–18%
2–08%
From our goals model: Al Talaba 1.3 – 1.0 Al Zawra'a 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 Talaba to win✗
37%
2.69
2.60
Double chance
Either team to win✓
72%
1.40
1.36
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
54%
1.84
1.91
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
67%
1.50
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
60%
1.67
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
46%
2.16
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Al Talaba / FT Al Talaba✗
24%
4.16
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
13%
7.81
–
Form
Al Talaba – last 6
WLDWDW
1 May
@ Diyala
1–0
W
27 Apr
vs Erbil
2–3
L
30 Mar
vs Naft
0–0
D
25 Mar
vs Baghdad
2–1
W
17 Mar
@ Al Shorta
3–3
D
12 Mar
@ Al Kahrabaa
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Al Zawra'a – last 6
DWWDDW
1 May
vs Duhok
2–2
D
22 Apr
vs Diyala
2–0
W
13 Apr
@ Al Shorta
2–1
W
8 Apr
@ Zakho
1–1
D
31 Mar
@ Erbil
1–1
D
17 Mar
@ Gharraf
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Al Talaba and Al Zawra'a.
What is the prediction for Al Talaba vs Al Zawra'a?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 54% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.91.
Who will win Al Talaba vs Al Zawra'a?
On our numbers Al Talaba have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 28% and Al Zawra'a 34%.
How many goals will there be in Al Talaba vs Al Zawra'a?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 40% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Talaba vs Al Zawra'a?
Our predicted score is Al Talaba 1–1 Al Zawra'a, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Al Talaba vs Al Zawra'a?
Al Talaba vs Al Zawra'a (Iraqi League) kicks off on Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Al Talaba Stadium.
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.
