AL Najaf vs Zakho: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 April

AL Najaf
LWDWL
8th place in Iraqi Premier League
3 - 1
FT
18/04/2023 14:45
Zakho
DWLDL
15th place in Iraqi Premier League
Iraqi Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for AL Najaf vs Zakho on 18 April 2023 (kick-off: 14:45) 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 will face Zakho in Iraqi Premier League on April 18, 2023 at 14:45.
  • AL Najaf are currently 8th with 53 points after 38 matches.
  • Zakho sit 15th with 42 points from 38 matches.
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 18/04/2023
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
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
09/02/2021 09:30
AL Najaf AL Najaf
1 - 1
Zakho Zakho
IRQ D1
27/09/2019 08:45
Zakho Zakho
0 - 1
AL Najaf AL Najaf
INT CF
Zakho
0
0%
Draw
2
33%
AL Najaf
4
67%
AL Najaf AL Najaf Last 6 matches
08/04/2023 08:30
Al Sinaah 0 - 1 AL Najaf
IRQ D1
03/04/2023 14:30
AL Najaf 2 - 3 Al Karkh
IRQ D1
30/03/2023 14:00
AL Najaf 0 - 2 Al Quwa Al Jawiya
IRQ D1
18/03/2023 10:15
Naft Al Junoob 0 - 2 AL Najaf
IRQ D1
01/03/2023 13:30
Al Talaba 1 - 1 AL Najaf
IRQ D1
23/02/2023 11:10
AL Najaf 2 - 3 Arbil
IRQ D1
Win
33%
Draw
17%
Lost
50%
Last 6 matches Zakho Zakho
08/04/2023 08:30
Newroz SC(IRQ) 2 - 1 Zakho
IRQ D1
03/04/2023 14:30
Zakho 1 - 1 Al Zawraa
IRQ D1
18/03/2023 08:00
Al Sinaah 0 - 0 Zakho
IRQ D1
12/03/2023 10:15
Zakho 1 - 0 Al Karkh
IRQ D1
01/03/2023 06:45
Naft Al Junoob 3 - 2 Zakho
IRQ D1
24/02/2023 09:15
Zakho 0 - 2 Al Quwa Al Jawiya
IRQ D1
Win
17%
Draw
33%
Lost
50%
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
38
 Zakho
Zakho
38
Goals
Scored
26
Avg. per game
0.68
Conceded
20
Avg. per game
0.53
Scored
25
Avg. per game
0.66
Conceded
22
Avg. per game
0.58
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 38 matches
YesNo
17 (45%)21 (55%)
In last 38 matches
NoYes
18 (47%)20 (53%)
AL Najaf

AL Najaf

Recent matches

Zakho

Zakho

Under /Over

(61%)23 15(39%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(63%)24 14(37%)

Under /Over

(26%)10 28(74%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(18%)7 31(82%)

Under /Over

(34%)13 25(66%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(34%)13 25(66%)

/Yes

(47%)18 20(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(55%)21 17(45%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
AL Najaf AL Najaf
Zakho Zakho
Shots
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
Total shots
6.73 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Zakho
Zakho
Total shots
7.60 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
AL Najaf AL Najaf Pass Zakho Zakho
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
49%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
46%
TOTAL ATTACKS
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
1271
Avg. 33.45 / game
 Zakho
Zakho
993
Avg. 26.13 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
820
Avg. 21.58 / game
 Zakho
Zakho
556
Avg. 14.63 / game
OTHERS
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
38
Played games
Zakho
Zakho
38
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.34
13
Clean sheets
9
0.24
1.32
50
Corners
23
0.61
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
0.61
23
Yellow card
30
0.79
0.05
2
Red card
1
0.03
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 18 April 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 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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