Baghdad vs Al Karkh: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

Baghdad
DLLWL
18th place in Iraqi Premier League
1
1-1
FT
18/01/2026 08:00
Al Karkh
WWDWL
7th place in Iraqi Premier League
Iraqi Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Baghdad vs Al Karkh on 18 January 2026 (kick-off: 08:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Baghdad vs Al Karkh preview before placing your bet.

  • Baghdad are currently 18th with 32 points after 38 matches.
  • Al Karkh sit 7th with 60 points from 38 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Baghdad to win with probability 43%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Al Karkh, who have won 1 of the last 6 meetings. Baghdad have no wins, while 5 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
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2026-01-18

Baghdad vs Al Karkh - Prediction & Odds

Baghdad
Baghdad
Al Karkh
Al Karkh
2026-01-18 08:00
43
29
28
1
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.00
2.10
FT
1-1 0-0
-
weather
15°C
STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2026
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
18/12/2024 10:00
Al Karkh Al Karkh
1 - 1
Baghdad Baghdad
IRQ C
29/05/2024 09:10
Al Karkh Al Karkh
0 - 0
Baghdad Baghdad
IRQ SL
03/11/2023 07:30
Baghdad Baghdad
1 - 1
Al Karkh Al Karkh
IRQ SL
13/04/2023 08:15
Baghdad Baghdad
1 - 1
Al Karkh Al Karkh
IRQ C
20/05/2022 09:00
Al Karkh Al Karkh
2 - 1
Baghdad Baghdad
IRQ SL
16/12/2021 07:00
Baghdad Baghdad
0 - 0
Al Karkh Al Karkh
IRQ SL
Baghdad
0
0%
Draw
5
83%
Al Karkh
1
17%
Baghdad Baghdad Last 6 matches
13/01/2026 10:30
Baghdad 0 - 2 Al Quwa Al Jawiya IRQ SL
09/01/2026 08:00
Zakho 2 - 2 Baghdad IRQ SL
04/01/2026 11:30
Duhok 1 - 0 Baghdad IRQ SL
30/12/2025 11:30
Baghdad 2 - 1 Al Shorta IRQ SL
22/12/2025 11:30
Newroz SC(IRQ) 0 - 1 Baghdad IRQ SL
23/11/2025 10:00
Baghdad 2 - 1 Al Talaba IRQ SL
Win
50%
Draw
17%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Al Karkh Al Karkh
14/01/2026 10:30
AL Minaa 0 - 2 Al Karkh IRQ SL
10/01/2026 08:00
Al Karkh 2 - 0 AL Najaf IRQ SL
04/01/2026 09:00
Al Karkh 2 - 2 Mosul FC IRQ SL
31/12/2025 09:00
Zakho 1 - 1 Al Karkh IRQ SL
22/12/2025 09:00
Al Karkh 1 - 0 Al Gharraf IRQ SL
20/11/2025 10:00
Al Shorta 3 - 0 Al Karkh 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
Baghdad
Baghdad
189
 Al Karkh
Al Karkh
239
Goals
Scored
108
Avg. per game
0.57
Conceded
126
Avg. per game
0.67
Scored
142
Avg. per game
0.59
Conceded
143
Avg. per game
0.60
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 189 matches
YesNo
86 (46%)103 (54%)
In last 189 matches
NoYes
110 (46%)129 (54%)
Baghdad

Baghdad

Recent matches

Al Karkh

Al Karkh

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

/Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Baghdad Baghdad
Al Karkh Al Karkh
Shots
Baghdad
Baghdad
Total shots
8.69 avg / game
Blocked
15 total
Avg. 1.88
Al Karkh
Al Karkh
Total shots
8.47 avg / game
Blocked
15 total
Avg. 1.88
Baghdad Baghdad Pass Al Karkh Al Karkh
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
48%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
49%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Baghdad
Baghdad
12408
Avg. 65.65 / game
 Al Karkh
Al Karkh
14784
Avg. 61.86 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Baghdad
Baghdad
9139
Avg. 48.35 / game
 Al Karkh
Al Karkh
10363
Avg. 43.36 / game
OTHERS
Baghdad
Baghdad
189
Played games
Al Karkh
Al Karkh
239
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.26
50
Clean sheets
69
0.29
2.86
540
Corners
673
2.82
2.14
404
Throw-ins
401
1.68
0.08
16
Offsides
17
0.07
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Baghdad
Baghdad
DISCIPLINARY
Al Karkh
Al Karkh
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.59
300
Yellow card
389
1.63
0.10
19
Red card
22
0.09
1.31
248
Fouls
351
1.47
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
NEXT MATCHES
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NEXT MATCHES
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How We Build the Baghdad vs Al Karkh Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Baghdad vs Al Karkh on 18 January 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.

Baghdad vs Al Karkh Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Baghdad'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 Baghdad 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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