AL Najaf vs AI Kahrabaa: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

AL Najaf

L W D W L

8th place in Iraqi Premier League

1 - 0

17/05/2023 18:30

AI Kahrabaa

D W D L W

5th place in Iraqi Premier League

Iraqi Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for AL Najaf vs AI Kahrabaa on 17 May 2023 (kick-off: 18:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full AL Najaf vs AI Kahrabaa preview before placing your bet.

AL Najaf are currently 8th with 53 points after 38 matches.
AI Kahrabaa sit 5th with 62 points from 38 matches.
Head-to-head history favors AI Kahrabaa, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. AL Najaf 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 17/05/2023

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

01 Al Shorta	85	39	26	7	6	65	25	40
02 Al Quwa Al Jawiya	78	38	23	9	6	62	26	36
03 Al Zawraa	68	38	18	14	6	50	32	18
04 Al Talaba	66	38	19	9	10	52	39	13
05 AI Kahrabaa	62	38	17	11	10	51	38	13
06 Karbalaa	59	38	16	11	11	41	32	9
07 Arbil	58	38	16	10	12	44	39	5
08 AL Najaf	53	38	14	11	13	44	43	1
09 Al Karkh	51	38	13	12	13	40	36	4
10 Newroz SC(IRQ)	51	38	14	9	15	45	43	2
11 Naft Misan	50	37	13	11	13	41	53	-12
12 Al-Hudod	49	39	10	19	10	41	39	2
13 Duhok	49	37	11	16	10	33	38	-5
14 Naft Al Junoob	43	38	9	16	13	34	40	-6
15 Zakho	42	38	9	15	14	39	42	-3
16 Al Qasim Sport Club	40	38	9	13	16	31	40	-9
17 Al-Naft	40	38	9	13	16	39	50	-11
18 Naft Alwasat	36	38	5	21	12	26	34	-8
19 Al Sinaah	28	38	7	7	24	26	54	-28
20 Al Diwaniya	12	38	2	6	30	25	86	-61

Head To Head

14/12/2022 11:00

AI Kahrabaa

3 - 1

AL Najaf

IRQ D1

19/02/2022 11:00

AI Kahrabaa

2 - 0

AL Najaf

IRQ D1

01/10/2021 15:00

AL Najaf

0 - 0

AI Kahrabaa

IRQ D1

21/06/2021 13:45

AI Kahrabaa

0 - 0

AL Najaf

IRQ D1

06/01/2021 15:15

AL Najaf

1 - 1

AI Kahrabaa

IRQ D1

03/03/2020 12:00

AL Najaf

1 - 0

AI Kahrabaa

IRQ D1

AL Najaf

17%

Draw

50%

AI Kahrabaa

33%

AL Najaf Last 6 matches

10/05/2023 18:30

Karbalaa 2 - 1 AL Najaf IRQ D1

05/05/2023 18:30

AL Najaf 0 - 0 Al Qasim Sport Club IRQ D1

29/04/2023 14:00

Al Zawraa 1 - 1 AL Najaf IRQ D1

24/04/2023 12:15

Newroz SC(IRQ) 1 - 1 AL Najaf IRQ D1

18/04/2023 18:45

AL Najaf 3 - 1 Zakho IRQ D1

08/04/2023 12:30

Al Sinaah 0 - 1 AL Najaf IRQ D1

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches AI Kahrabaa

10/05/2023 13:30

AI Kahrabaa 0 - 0 Newroz SC(IRQ) IRQ D1

05/05/2023 15:15

Zakho 2 - 0 AI Kahrabaa IRQ D1

29/04/2023 18:00

AI Kahrabaa 2 - 0 Al Sinaah IRQ D1

25/04/2023 12:15

Al Karkh 3 - 1 AI Kahrabaa IRQ D1

20/04/2023 13:00

AI Kahrabaa 2 - 2 Naft Al Junoob IRQ D1

09/04/2023 18:30

Al Quwa Al Jawiya 2 - 3 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

Goals

Scored

138

Avg. per game

0.60

Conceded

122

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored

164

Avg. per game

0.69

Conceded

146

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 230 matches

YesNo

108 (47%)122 (53%)

In last 230 matches

NoYes

113 (48%)123 (52%)

AL Najaf

Recent matches

AI Kahrabaa

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(20%)9 36(80%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

AL Najaf

AI Kahrabaa

Shots

AL Najaf

Total shots

8.69 avg / game

Blocked

3 total

Avg. 1.50

AI Kahrabaa

Total shots

8.55 avg / game

Blocked

38 total

Avg. 2.92

AL Najaf Pass AI Kahrabaa

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

4119

Avg. 515 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

AL Najaf

230

Played games

AI Kahrabaa

236

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.37

Clean sheets

0.30

2.12

488

Corners

642

2.72

1.33

306

Throw-ins

270

1.14

0.10

Offsides

0.13

0.00

GK saves

0.08

AL Najaf

DISCIPLINARY

AI Kahrabaa

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.94

216

404

1.71

0.05

0.08

1.00

231

Fouls

361

1.53

0.00

Tackles

128

0.54

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How We Build the AL Najaf vs AI Kahrabaa Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for AL Najaf vs AI Kahrabaa on 17 May 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 Najaf vs AI Kahrabaa Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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