Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓53% · fair 1.89
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗10% · fair 9.83
Zakho vs Al Talaba preview and prediction
The match
Al Talaba travel to face Zakho in the Iraqi League on Saturday 5 September (16:45 WAT). Zakho are 15th with 13 points from 13 games (in the bottom half), while Al Talaba sit 11th on 16 points (in the bottom half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Zakho's last 5: LDLWL Most recently they lost to Al Zawra'a 0–4 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Al Talaba's last 5: DWDLD Most recently they drew with Naft 0–0 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Al Talaba arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.2 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.2 for Zakho and 1.3 for Al Talaba. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 45%, both teams to score at 47%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Zakho 36%, draw 25%, Al Talaba 40%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 55% chance at odds of 1.65. Predicted score: Zakho 1–1 Al Talaba. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Zakho36%fair 2.81 · @2.50
Draw25%fair 4.08 · @3.00
Al Talaba40%fair 2.51 · @2.62
2.57Expected goals
1.24Zakho xG
1.33Al Talaba xG
47%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–110%
1–09%
1–28%
2–18%
0–08%
From our goals model: Zakho 1.2 – 1.3 Al Talaba 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✗
40%
2.51
2.62
Double chance
Either team to win✗
75%
1.32
1.30
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
53%
1.89
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
73%
1.38
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.82
1.65
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.30
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Al Talaba / FT Al Talaba✗
23%
4.44
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
10%
9.83
–
Form
Zakho – last 6
LDLWLL
29 Aug
@ Al Zawra'a
0–4
L
25 Aug
vs Diyala
2–2
D
20 Aug
@ Al Minaa Basra
1–2
L
15 Aug
vs Ghaz Al Shamal
1–0
W
2 Jun
@ Al Quwa Al Jawiya
2–3
L
28 May
vs Erbil
1–2
L
1.2Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Al Talaba – last 6
DWDLDD
31 Aug
vs Naft
0–0
D
26 Aug
vs Newroz
1–0
W
22 Aug
@ Duhok
3–3
D
15 Aug
@ Diyala
1–2
L
1 Jun
vs Al Karkh
1–1
D
28 May
@ Al Minaa Basra
1–1
D
1.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Zakho and Al Talaba.
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.65.
Who will win Zakho vs Al Talaba?
On our numbers Zakho have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Al Talaba 40%.
How many goals will there be in Zakho vs Al Talaba?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 47% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Zakho vs Al Talaba?
Our predicted score is Zakho 1–1 Al Talaba, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Zakho vs Al Talaba?
Zakho vs Al Talaba (Iraqi League) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 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.
