Good pick · fair odds 1.72 · bookmaker 1.62 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.62Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultErbil to win ✓41% · @2.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.30
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗55% · fair 1.81
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗12% · fair 8.48
Zakho vs Erbil preview and prediction
The match
Zakho host Erbil in the Iraqi League on Thursday 28 May, with kick-off at 18:30 (WAT). Zakho are 15th with 13 points from 13 games (in the bottom half), while Erbil sit 7th on 20 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Zakho's last 5: DLLLW Most recently they drew with Al Minaa Basra 2–2 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Erbil's last 5: WWDWD Most recently they beat Al Shorta 2–0 away. On the road they have won 4 and lost 0 of their last 5. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Erbil arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 14 February 2026, finished Erbil 0–1 Zakho.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.1 for Zakho and 1.2 for Erbil. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 42%, both teams to score at 45%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Zakho 35%, draw 24%, Erbil 41%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 58% chance at odds of 1.62. Predicted score: Zakho 1–1 Erbil. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Zakho35%fair 2.87 · @2.90
Draw24%fair 4.09 · @3.00
Erbil41%fair 2.46 · @2.25
2.35Expected goals
1.11Zakho xG
1.23Erbil xG
45%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–112%
1–011%
0–010%
1–28%
2–17%
From our goals model: Zakho 1.1 – 1.2 Erbil expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Zakho vs Erbil?
On our numbers Zakho have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Erbil 41%.
How many goals will there be in Zakho vs Erbil?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 45% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Zakho vs Erbil?
Our predicted score is Zakho 1–1 Erbil, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Zakho vs Erbil?
Zakho vs Erbil (Iraqi League) kicks off on Thursday 28 May 2026 at 18:30 (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.
