Al-Naft vs Zakho: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 December

Al-Naft
LDLLD
11th place in Iraqi Premier League
1
0-0
FT
21/12/2023 07:30
Zakho
DLWWD
5th place in Iraqi Premier League
Iraqi Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Al-Naft vs Zakho on 21 December 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-Naft vs Zakho preview before placing your bet.

  • Al-Naft will face Zakho in Iraqi Premier League on December 21, 2023 at 07:30.
  • Al-Naft are currently 11th with 46 points after 38 matches.
  • Zakho sit 5th with 67 points from 38 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.20.
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
favorite match
07:30

2023-12-21

Al-Naft vs Zakho - Prediction & Odds

Al-Naft
Al-Naft
Zakho
Zakho
2023-12-21 07:30
41
32
27
1
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.00
2.20
FT
0-0 0-0
-
weather
STANDINGS UP TO 21/12/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Al Shorta Al Shorta
87 38 26 9 3 76 36 40
02 Al Quwa Al Jawiya Al Quwa Al Jawiya
82 38 24 10 4 68 32 36
03 Al Zawraa Al Zawraa
75 38 21 12 5 54 23 31
04 AL Najaf AL Najaf
67 38 19 10 9 45 28 17
05 Zakho Zakho
67 38 17 16 5 37 20 17
06 Duhok Duhok
58 38 14 16 8 41 33 8
07 Newroz SC(IRQ) Newroz SC(IRQ)
56 38 15 11 12 61 49 12
08 Al Talaba Al Talaba
53 38 13 14 11 40 38 2
09 Al-Hudod Al-Hudod
50 38 13 11 14 38 47 -9
10 Naft Misan Naft Misan
47 38 10 17 11 41 40 1
11 Al-Naft Al-Naft
46 38 10 16 12 37 44 -7
12 AL Minaa AL Minaa
42 38 10 12 16 38 59 -21
13 AI Kahrabaa AI Kahrabaa
41 38 8 17 13 47 51 -4
14 Arbil Arbil
41 38 9 14 15 46 50 -4
15 Al Karkh Al Karkh
39 38 7 18 13 36 45 -9
16 Karbalaa Karbalaa
37 38 8 13 17 39 60 -21
17 Al Qasim Sport Club Al Qasim Sport Club
36 38 7 15 16 39 53 -14
18 Naft Al Junoob Naft Al Junoob
35 38 8 11 19 29 43 -14
19 Baghdad Baghdad
31 38 6 13 19 33 53 -20
20 Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat
16 38 1 13 24 24 65 -41
Head To Head
25/06/2023 10:00
Al-Naft Al-Naft
1 - 1
Zakho Zakho
IRQ D1
01/02/2023 07:30
Zakho Zakho
3 - 1
Al-Naft Al-Naft
IRQ D1
20/05/2022 09:00
Zakho Zakho
0 - 1
Al-Naft Al-Naft
IRQ D1
17/12/2021 07:00
Al-Naft Al-Naft
0 - 0
Zakho Zakho
IRQ D1
09/03/2021 07:00
Al-Naft Al-Naft
1 - 0
Zakho Zakho
IRQ D1
22/11/2020 07:00
Zakho Zakho
1 - 1
Al-Naft Al-Naft
IRQ D1
Al-Naft
2
33%
Draw
3
50%
Zakho
1
17%
Al-Naft Al-Naft Last 6 matches
15/12/2023 07:30
Duhok 0 - 0 Al-Naft
IRQ D1
08/12/2023 07:30
Al-Naft 0 - 1 Baghdad
IRQ D1
05/12/2023 07:30
Karbalaa 0 - 2 Al-Naft
IRQ D1
02/12/2023 10:00
Al Shorta 0 - 1 Al-Naft
IRQ D1
25/11/2023 07:30
Al-Naft 2 - 2 Al Karkh
IRQ D1
11/11/2023 11:59
AI Kahrabaa 2 - 2 Al-Naft
IRQ D1
Win
33%
Draw
50%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Zakho Zakho
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
04/11/2023 11:59
Duhok 0 - 0 Zakho
IRQ D1
Win
33%
Draw
50%
Lost
17%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Iraqi Premier League
Played games
Al-Naft
Al-Naft
38
 Zakho
Zakho
38
Goals
Scored
37
Avg. per game
0.97
Conceded
44
Avg. per game
1.16
Scored
37
Avg. per game
0.97
Conceded
20
Avg. per game
0.53
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 38 matches
YesNo
21 (55%)17 (45%)
In last 38 matches
NoYes
24 (63%)14 (37%)
Al-Naft

Al-Naft

Recent matches

Zakho

Zakho

Under /Over

(61%)23 15(39%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(16%)6 32(84%)

Under /Over

(29%)11 27(71%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(21%)8 30(79%)

/Yes

(45%)17 21(55%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(32%)12 26(68%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Al-Naft Al-Naft
Zakho Zakho
Shots
Al-Naft
Al-Naft
Total shots
6.97 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Zakho
Zakho
Total shots
7.43 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Al-Naft Al-Naft Pass Zakho Zakho
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
49%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
50%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Al-Naft
Al-Naft
2491
Avg. 65.55 / game
 Zakho
Zakho
1206
Avg. 31.74 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Al-Naft
Al-Naft
1686
Avg. 44.37 / game
 Zakho
Zakho
761
Avg. 20.03 / game
OTHERS
Al-Naft
Al-Naft
38
Played games
Zakho
Zakho
38
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.32
12
Clean sheets
23
0.61
2.74
104
Corners
39
1.03
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Al-Naft
Al-Naft
DISCIPLINARY
Zakho
Zakho
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.87
71
Yellow card
27
0.71
0.18
7
Red card
2
0.05
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the Al-Naft vs Zakho Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Al-Naft vs Zakho on 21 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-Naft vs Zakho 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 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-Naft and Zakho sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Iraqi Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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