Good pick · fair odds 1.66 · bookmaker 1.60 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.60Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultZakho to win ✗60% · @1.60
Double chanceZakho or draw ✓81% · @1.11
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗57% · fair 1.75
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 7.16
Zakho vs Diyala preview and prediction
The match
Zakho host Diyala in the Iraqi League on Tuesday 25 August, with kick-off at 16:45 (WAT). Zakho are 15th with 13 points from 13 games (in the bottom half), while Diyala sit 12th on 14 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Zakho's last 5: LWLLD Most recently they lost to Al Minaa Basra 1–2 away. They average 1.3 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Diyala's last 5: LWWLL Most recently they lost to Mosul 1–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Diyala arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 11 May 2026, finished Zakho 1–2 Diyala.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.7 for Zakho and 0.8 for Diyala. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 45%, both teams to score at 43%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Zakho 60%, draw 21%, Diyala 19%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Zakho to win – a 60% chance at odds of 1.60. Predicted score: Zakho 1–0 Diyala. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Zakho60%fair 1.66 · @1.60
Draw21%fair 4.87 · @3.40
Diyala19%fair 5.21 · @5.00
2.50Expected goals
1.69Zakho xG
0.80Diyala xG
43%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–014%
2–012%
1–111%
2–19%
0–08%
3–07%
From our goals model: Zakho 1.7 – 0.8 Diyala expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Zakho to win with a 60% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.60.
Who will win Zakho vs Diyala?
On our numbers Zakho have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Diyala 19%.
How many goals will there be in Zakho vs Diyala?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 43% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Zakho vs Diyala?
Our predicted score is Zakho 1–0 Diyala, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Zakho vs Diyala?
Zakho vs Diyala (Iraqi League) kicks off on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 16:45 (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.
