AL Najaf vs Zakho: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 May

AL Najaf
WWDDL
4th place in Iraqi Premier League
2 - 1
FT
31/05/2024 11:30
Zakho
DLWWD
5th place in Iraqi Premier League
Iraqi Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for AL Najaf vs Zakho on 31 May 2024 (kick-off: 11:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full AL Najaf vs Zakho preview before placing your bet.

  • AL Najaf are currently 4th with 67 points after 38 matches.
  • Zakho sit 5th with 67 points from 38 matches.
  • Head-to-head history favors AL Najaf, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Zakho have no wins, while 2 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 31/05/2024
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
31/10/2023 14:30
Zakho Zakho
1 - 1
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ D1
18/04/2023 14:45
AL Najaf AL Najaf
3 - 1
Zakho Zakho
IRQ D1
30/10/2022 10:15
Zakho Zakho
0 - 1
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ D1
09/03/2022 09:45
AL Najaf AL Najaf
1 - 1
Zakho Zakho
IRQ D1
26/10/2021 08:00
Zakho Zakho
0 - 1
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ D1
13/07/2021 10:00
Zakho Zakho
0 - 1
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ D1
AL Najaf
4
67%
Draw
2
33%
Zakho
0
0%
AL Najaf AL Najaf Last 6 matches
27/05/2024 11:00
Karbalaa 0 - 0 AL Najaf IRQ D1
21/05/2024 13:15
Naft Alwasat 1 - 2 AL Najaf IRQ D1
18/05/2024 11:15
AL Najaf 1 - 0 Duhok IRQ D1
14/05/2024 11:00
Al Quwa Al Jawiya 1 - 0 AL Najaf IRQ D1
08/05/2024 13:15
AL Najaf 2 - 0 Al Talaba IRQ D1
04/05/2024 15:15
AI Kahrabaa 1 - 2 AL Najaf IRQ D1
Win
67%
Draw
17%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Zakho Zakho
27/05/2024 11:00
Zakho 3 - 0 Al-Naft IRQ D1
22/05/2024 13:15
Zakho 2 - 1 Arbil IRQ D1
18/05/2024 11:15
Al Zawraa 1 - 1 Zakho IRQ D1
13/05/2024 08:45
Zakho 0 - 0 Al Karkh IRQ D1
09/05/2024 11:00
Baghdad 0 - 0 Zakho IRQ D1
04/05/2024 11:00
Zakho 1 - 0 Naft Al Junoob IRQ D1
Win
50%
Draw
50%
Lost
0%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Iraqi Premier League
Played games
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
19
 Zakho
Zakho
19
Goals
Scored
21
Avg. per game
1.11
Conceded
10
Avg. per game
0.53
Scored
18
Avg. per game
0.95
Conceded
8
Avg. per game
0.42
Scored a goal
In last 6 home matches
YesNo
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 6 home matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 19 home matches
YesNo
14 (74%)5 (26%)
In last 19 home matches
NoYes
12 (63%)7 (37%)
AL Najaf

AL Najaf

Recent matches

Zakho

Zakho

Under /Over

(47%)9 10(53%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

Under /Over

(16%)3 16(84%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(21%)4 15(79%)

Under /Over

(21%)4 15(79%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(11%)2 17(89%)

/Yes

(26%)5 14(74%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(32%)6 13(68%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
AL Najaf AL Najaf
Zakho Zakho
Shots
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
Total shots
10.38 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Zakho
Zakho
Total shots
6.67 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
AL Najaf AL Najaf Pass Zakho Zakho
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
53%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
47%
TOTAL ATTACKS
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
793
Avg. 41.74 / game
 Zakho
Zakho
507
Avg. 26.68 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
587
Avg. 30.89 / game
 Zakho
Zakho
341
Avg. 17.95 / game
OTHERS
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
19
Played games
Zakho
Zakho
19
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.63
12
Clean sheets
12
0.63
1.84
35
Corners
24
1.26
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
DISCIPLINARY
Zakho
Zakho
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.95
18
Yellow card
10
0.53
0.05
1
Red card
0
0.00
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
NEXT MATCHES
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How We Build the AL Najaf vs Zakho Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for AL Najaf vs Zakho on 31 May 2024 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 Zakho 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 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 Najaf and Zakho sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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