AL Najaf vs Al Karkh: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 May

Prediction Match Centre
AL Najaf
LDLLW
19th place in Iraqi Premier League
2
2-5
Al Karkh
Win Probability 51%
20/05/2026 07:30
Al Karkh
WWDWL
7th place in Iraqi Premier League
Iraqi Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for AL Najaf vs Al Karkh on 20 May 2026 (kick-off: 07:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full AL Najaf vs Al Karkh preview before placing your bet.

  • AL Najaf will face Al Karkh in Iraqi Premier League on May 20, 2026 at 07:30.
  • AL Najaf are currently 19th with 23 points after 37 matches.
  • Al Karkh sit 7th with 60 points from 38 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 2 and average coefficient 1.75.
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

2026-05-20

AL Najaf vs Al Karkh - Prediction & Odds

AL Najaf
AL Najaf
Al Karkh
Al Karkh
2026-05-20 07:30
23
26
51
2
2 - 2
2 - 2
3.50
1.75
FT
2-5 1-4
-
weather
33°C
STANDINGS UP TO 20/05/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Al Quwa Al Jawiya Al Quwa Al Jawiya
89 38 27 8 3 62 28 34
02 Al Shorta Al Shorta
80 38 24 8 6 69 32 37
03 Arbil Arbil
80 38 23 11 4 60 30 30
04 Al Zawraa Al Zawraa
66 38 17 15 6 50 32 18
05 Al Karma SC Al Karma SC
65 38 17 14 7 53 26 27
06 Al Talaba Al Talaba
65 38 18 11 9 53 38 15
07 Al Karkh Al Karkh
60 38 16 12 10 51 41 10
08 Zakho Zakho
56 38 15 11 12 51 43 8
09 Newroz SC(IRQ) Newroz SC(IRQ)
54 38 16 6 16 48 47 1
10 Duhok Duhok
50 38 13 11 14 44 45 -1
11 Dyala Dyala
49 38 13 10 15 40 42 -2
12 Al-Naft Al-Naft
48 38 11 15 12 33 34 -1
13 Mosul FC Mosul FC
47 38 11 14 13 46 49 -3
14 Al Gharraf Al Gharraf
44 38 11 11 16 40 43 -3
15 Naft Misan Naft Misan
43 38 11 10 17 48 57 -9
16 AL Minaa AL Minaa
40 38 9 13 16 38 47 -9
17 AI Kahrabaa AI Kahrabaa
38 37 11 5 21 44 56 -12
18 Baghdad Baghdad
32 38 8 8 22 43 71 -28
19 AL Najaf AL Najaf
23 37 6 5 26 31 68 -37
20 Al Qasim Sport Club Al Qasim Sport Club
6 38 0 6 32 21 96 -75
Head To Head
10/01/2026 05:00
Al Karkh Al Karkh
2 - 0
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ SL
04/04/2025 08:30
Al Karkh Al Karkh
1 - 0
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ SL
04/02/2025 07:00
AL Najaf AL Najaf
0 - 1
Al Karkh Al Karkh
IRQ SL
30/04/2024 12:30
AL Najaf AL Najaf
3 - 2
Al Karkh Al Karkh
IRQ SL
01/03/2024 04:30
Al Karkh Al Karkh
0 - 3
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ SL
03/04/2023 11:30
AL Najaf AL Najaf
2 - 3
Al Karkh Al Karkh
IRQ SL
Al Karkh
3
50%
Draw
0
0%
AL Najaf
3
50%
AL Najaf AL Najaf Last 6 matches
16/05/2026 07:30
Zakho 1 - 1 AL Najaf
IRQ SL
11/05/2026 07:30
AL Najaf 1 - 4 Arbil
IRQ SL
07/05/2026 08:00
AL Najaf 1 - 1 Baghdad
IRQ SL
27/04/2026 09:30
AL Najaf 1 - 2 Duhok
IRQ SL
17/04/2026 09:30
AL Najaf 2 - 1 Newroz SC(IRQ)
IRQ SL
12/04/2026 09:30
AL Najaf 0 - 3 Al Karma SC
IRQ SL
Win
17%
Draw
33%
Lost
50%
Last 6 matches Al Karkh Al Karkh
15/05/2026 07:30
Al Gharraf 2 - 2 Al Karkh
IRQ SL
11/05/2026 07:30
Al Karkh 2 - 1 Baghdad
IRQ SL
06/05/2026 10:00
Al Karkh 3 - 1 Zakho
IRQ SL
02/05/2026 07:00
Arbil 1 - 0 Al Karkh
IRQ SL
27/04/2026 07:00
AI Kahrabaa 1 - 3 Al Karkh
IRQ SL
22/04/2026 09:30
Al Karkh 0 - 0 Al Karma SC
IRQ SL
Win
50%
Draw
33%
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
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
37
 Al Karkh
Al Karkh
38
Goals
Scored
18
Avg. per game
0.49
Conceded
37
Avg. per game
1.00
Scored
29
Avg. per game
0.76
Conceded
22
Avg. per game
0.58
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 37 matches
YesNo
15 (41%)22 (59%)
In last 37 matches
NoYes
21 (55%)17 (45%)
AL Najaf

AL Najaf

Recent matches

Al Karkh

Al Karkh

Under /Over

(78%)29 8(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(74%)28 10(26%)

Under /Over

(27%)10 27(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)9 29(76%)

Under /Over

(51%)19 18(49%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

/Yes

(57%)21 16(43%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)19 19(50%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
AL Najaf AL Najaf
Al Karkh Al Karkh
Shots
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
Total shots
9.00 avg / game
Blocked
3 total
Avg. 1.50
Al Karkh
Al Karkh
Total shots
9.39 avg / game
Blocked
15 total
Avg. 1.88
AL Najaf AL Najaf Pass Al Karkh Al Karkh
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
46%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
48%
TOTAL ATTACKS
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
3061
Avg. 82.73 / game
 Al Karkh
Al Karkh
2549
Avg. 67.08 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
1798
Avg. 48.59 / game
 Al Karkh
Al Karkh
1785
Avg. 46.97 / game
OTHERS
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
37
Played games
Al Karkh
Al Karkh
38
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.11
4
Clean sheets
9
0.24
2.86
106
Corners
129
3.39
8.27
306
Throw-ins
401
10.55
0.46
17
Offsides
17
0.45
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
DISCIPLINARY
Al Karkh
Al Karkh
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.43
53
Yellow card
87
2.29
0.11
4
Red card
5
0.13
5.89
218
Fouls
347
9.13
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the AL Najaf vs Al Karkh Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for AL Najaf vs Al Karkh on 20 May 2026 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 Al Karkh 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 Al Karkh'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 Al Karkh 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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