Al Karkh vs Zakho Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – December 24

Al Karkh

D L W D W

15th place in Iraqi Premier League

0 - 1

24/12/2023 07:30

Zakho

D L W W D

5th place in Iraqi Premier League

Iraqi Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Al Karkh vs Zakho on December 24, 2023 (kick-off: 07:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Al Karkh vs Zakho preview before placing for you.

Al Karkh are currently 15th with 39 points after 38 matches.
Zakho sit 5th with 67 points from 38 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Zakho, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Al Karkh have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 24/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Al Shorta	87	38	26	9	3	76	36	40
02 Al Quwa Al Jawiya	82	38	24	10	4	68	32	36
03 Al Zawraa	75	38	21	12	5	54	23	31
04 AL Najaf	67	38	19	10	9	45	28	17
05 Zakho	67	38	17	16	5	37	20	17
06 Duhok	58	38	14	16	8	41	33	8
07 Newroz SC(IRQ)	56	38	15	11	12	61	49	12
08 Al Talaba	53	38	13	14	11	40	38	2
09 Al-Hudod	50	38	13	11	14	38	47	-9
10 Naft Misan	47	38	10	17	11	41	40	1
11 Al-Naft	46	38	10	16	12	37	44	-7
12 AL Minaa	42	38	10	12	16	38	59	-21
13 AI Kahrabaa	41	38	8	17	13	47	51	-4
14 Arbil	41	38	9	14	15	46	50	-4
15 Al Karkh	39	38	7	18	13	36	45	-9
16 Karbalaa	37	38	8	13	17	39	60	-21
17 Al Qasim Sport Club	36	38	7	15	16	39	53	-14
18 Naft Al Junoob	35	38	8	11	19	29	43	-14
19 Baghdad	31	38	6	13	19	33	53	-20
20 Naft Alwasat	16	38	1	13	24	24	65	-41

Head To Head

12/03/2023 10:15

Zakho

1 - 0

Al Karkh

IRQ D1

10/10/2022 08:00

Al Karkh

1 - 0

Zakho

IRQ D1

14/02/2022 06:30

Al Karkh

0 - 1

Zakho

IRQ D1

25/09/2021 08:30

Zakho

0 - 0

Al Karkh

IRQ D1

23/02/2021 07:00

Al Karkh

1 - 1

Zakho

IRQ D1

27/10/2020 08:00

Zakho

0 - 0

Al Karkh

IRQ D1

Al Karkh

17%

Draw

50%

Zakho

33%

Al Karkh Last 6 matches

19/12/2023 06:30

Al Karkh 0 - 1 Al-Hudod IRQ D1

14/12/2023 07:30

Al Qasim Sport Club 0 - 0 Al Karkh IRQ D1

08/12/2023 07:30

Al Karkh 1 - 2 Karbalaa IRQ D1

04/12/2023 14:30

AI Kahrabaa 2 - 2 Al Karkh IRQ D1

30/11/2023 07:30

Al Karkh 1 - 0 Duhok IRQ D1

25/11/2023 07:30

Al-Naft 2 - 2 Al Karkh IRQ D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Zakho

21/12/2023 07:30

Al-Naft 0 - 0 Zakho IRQ D1

14/12/2023 11:00

Zakho 0 - 0 Naft Misan IRQ D1

08/12/2023 11:59

Al Shorta 2 - 0 Zakho IRQ D1

04/12/2023 07:30

Zakho 1 - 0 Newroz SC(IRQ) IRQ D1

25/11/2023 11:59

Arbil 0 - 2 Zakho IRQ D1

10/11/2023 14:30

Zakho 0 - 0 Al Talaba IRQ D1

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Iraqi Premier League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

142

Avg. per game

0.59

Conceded

143

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored

149

Avg. per game

0.62

Conceded

130

Avg. per game

0.54

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 239 matches

YesNo

110 (46%)129 (54%)

In last 239 matches

NoYes

113 (47%)129 (53%)

Al Karkh

Recent matches

Zakho

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Al Karkh

Zakho

Shots

Al Karkh

Total shots

8.47 avg / game

Blocked

15 total

Avg. 1.88

Zakho

Total shots

9.10 avg / game

Blocked

16 total

Avg. 2.00

Al Karkh Pass Zakho

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Al Karkh

239

Played games

Zakho

242

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.39

2.82

673

Corners

420

1.74

1.68

401

Throw-ins

390

1.61

0.07

Offsides

0.14

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Al Karkh

DISCIPLINARY

Zakho

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.63

389

271

1.12

0.09

0.11

1.47

351

Fouls

279

1.15

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Al Karkh vs Zakho Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Al Karkh vs Zakho on 24 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Iraqi Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Al Karkh vs Zakho Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Al Karkh's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Zakho's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Iraqi Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Iraqi Premier League standings and the Iraqi Premier League form table to understand exactly where Al Karkh and Zakho sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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