Al-Naft vs Karbalaa: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 February

Al-Naft
DDDWD
17th place in Iraqi Premier League
1 - 0
FT
24/02/2023 11:59
Karbalaa
WDWWD
6th place in Iraqi Premier League
Iraqi Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Al-Naft vs Karbalaa on 24 February 2023 (kick-off: 11:59) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Al-Naft vs Karbalaa preview before placing your bet.

  • Al-Naft are currently 17th with 40 points after 38 matches.
  • Karbalaa sit 6th with 59 points from 38 matches.
  • Head-to-head history favors Al-Naft, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Karbalaa have no wins, 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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 24/02/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Al Shorta Al Shorta
85 39 26 7 6 65 25 40
02 Al Quwa Al Jawiya Al Quwa Al Jawiya
78 38 23 9 6 62 26 36
03 Al Zawraa Al Zawraa
68 38 18 14 6 50 32 18
04 Al Talaba Al Talaba
66 38 19 9 10 52 39 13
05 AI Kahrabaa AI Kahrabaa
62 38 17 11 10 51 38 13
06 Karbalaa Karbalaa
59 38 16 11 11 41 32 9
07 Arbil Arbil
58 38 16 10 12 44 39 5
08 AL Najaf AL Najaf
53 38 14 11 13 44 43 1
09 Al Karkh Al Karkh
51 38 13 12 13 40 36 4
10 Newroz SC(IRQ) Newroz SC(IRQ)
51 38 14 9 15 45 43 2
11 Naft Misan Naft Misan
50 37 13 11 13 41 53 -12
12 Al-Hudod Al-Hudod
49 39 10 19 10 41 39 2
13 Duhok Duhok
49 37 11 16 10 33 38 -5
14 Naft Al Junoob Naft Al Junoob
43 38 9 16 13 34 40 -6
15 Zakho Zakho
42 38 9 15 14 39 42 -3
16 Al Qasim Sport Club Al Qasim Sport Club
40 38 9 13 16 31 40 -9
17 Al-Naft Al-Naft
40 38 9 13 16 39 50 -11
18 Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat
36 38 5 21 12 26 34 -8
19 Al Sinaah Al Sinaah
28 38 7 7 24 26 54 -28
20 Al Diwaniya Al Diwaniya
12 38 2 6 30 25 86 -61
Head To Head
01/06/2018 09:30
Al-Naft Al-Naft
3 - 1
Karbalaa Karbalaa
IRQ D1
19/01/2018 09:45
Karbalaa Karbalaa
1 - 1
Al-Naft Al-Naft
IRQ D1
29/07/2017 09:45
Karbalaa Karbalaa
1 - 1
Al-Naft Al-Naft
IRQ D1
05/01/2017 07:00
Al-Naft Al-Naft
3 - 0
Karbalaa Karbalaa
IRQ D1
04/05/2014 09:00
Al-Naft Al-Naft
3 - 0
Karbalaa Karbalaa
IRQ D1
09/11/2013 07:30
Karbalaa Karbalaa
1 - 1
Al-Naft Al-Naft
IRQ D1
Al-Naft
3
50%
Draw
3
50%
Karbalaa
0
0%
Al-Naft Al-Naft Last 6 matches
19/02/2023 06:45
Al Qasim Sport Club 1 - 0 Al-Naft IRQ D1
11/02/2023 12:30
AL Najaf 1 - 2 Al-Naft IRQ D1
06/02/2023 07:30
Al-Naft 1 - 1 Newroz SC(IRQ) IRQ D1
01/02/2023 07:30
Zakho 3 - 1 Al-Naft IRQ D1
26/01/2023 07:00
Al-Naft 0 - 0 Al Sinaah IRQ D1
25/12/2022 07:00
Al Karkh 0 - 1 Al-Naft IRQ D1
Win
33%
Draw
33%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Karbalaa Karbalaa
19/02/2023 11:15
Karbalaa 3 - 1 Al Diwaniya IRQ D1
11/02/2023 12:30
Al Shorta 3 - 1 Karbalaa IRQ D1
05/02/2023 10:00
Karbalaa 0 - 1 Duhok IRQ D1
31/01/2023 10:00
Karbalaa 2 - 0 Al-Hudod IRQ D1
26/01/2023 07:10
Naft Misan 1 - 1 Karbalaa IRQ D1
25/12/2022 09:15
Karbalaa 1 - 1 AI Kahrabaa IRQ D1
Win
33%
Draw
33%
Lost
33%
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
Al-Naft
Al-Naft
233
 Karbalaa
Karbalaa
132
Goals
Scored
107
Avg. per game
0.46
Conceded
93
Avg. per game
0.40
Scored
50
Avg. per game
0.38
Conceded
70
Avg. per game
0.53
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 233 matches
YesNo
88 (38%)145 (62%)
In last 233 matches
NoYes
41 (31%)91 (69%)
Al-Naft

Al-Naft

Recent matches

Karbalaa

Karbalaa

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

Under /Over

(18%)8 37(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

/Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Al-Naft Al-Naft
Karbalaa Karbalaa
Shots
Al-Naft
Al-Naft
Total shots
7.88 avg / game
Blocked
7 total
Avg. 1.00
Karbalaa
Karbalaa
Total shots
8.27 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Al-Naft Al-Naft Pass Karbalaa Karbalaa
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
49%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
46%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Al-Naft
Al-Naft
14967
Avg. 64.24 / game
 Karbalaa
Karbalaa
6780
Avg. 51.36 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Al-Naft
Al-Naft
10431
Avg. 44.77 / game
 Karbalaa
Karbalaa
4540
Avg. 34.39 / game
OTHERS
Al-Naft
Al-Naft
233
Played games
Karbalaa
Karbalaa
132
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.44
103
Clean sheets
41
0.31
2.60
606
Corners
272
2.06
1.82
423
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.02
5
Offsides
2
0.02
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Al-Naft
Al-Naft
DISCIPLINARY
Karbalaa
Karbalaa
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.54
359
Yellow card
179
1.36
0.09
21
Red card
11
0.08
1.33
309
Fouls
24
0.18
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the Al-Naft vs Karbalaa Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Al-Naft vs Karbalaa on 24 February 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-Naft vs Karbalaa Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Al-Naft's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Karbalaa'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-Naft and Karbalaa sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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