Baghdad vs Karbalaa: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 December

Baghdad

L D L W W

19th place in Iraqi Premier League

3-1

23/12/2023 04:30

Karbalaa

L W L L L

16th place in Iraqi Premier League

Iraqi Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Baghdad vs Karbalaa on 23 December 2023 (kick-off: 04:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Baghdad vs Karbalaa preview before placing your bet.

Baghdad will face Karbalaa in Iraqi Premier League on December 23, 2023 at 04:30.
Baghdad are currently 19th with 31 points after 38 matches.
Karbalaa sit 16th with 37 points from 38 matches.
Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.75.

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 %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

04:30

2023-12-23

Baghdad vs Karbalaa - Prediction & Odds

Baghdad

Karbalaa

2023-12-23 04:30

STANDINGS UP TO 23/12/2023

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

01 Al Shorta	87	38	26	9	3	76	36	40
02 Al Quwa Al Jawiya	82	38	24	10	4	68	32	36
03 Al Zawraa	75	38	21	12	5	54	23	31
04 AL Najaf	67	38	19	10	9	45	28	17
05 Zakho	67	38	17	16	5	37	20	17
06 Duhok	58	38	14	16	8	41	33	8
07 Newroz SC(IRQ)	56	38	15	11	12	61	49	12
08 Al Talaba	53	38	13	14	11	40	38	2
09 Al-Hudod	50	38	13	11	14	38	47	-9
10 Naft Misan	47	38	10	17	11	41	40	1
11 Al-Naft	46	38	10	16	12	37	44	-7
12 AL Minaa	42	38	10	12	16	38	59	-21
13 AI Kahrabaa	41	38	8	17	13	47	51	-4
14 Arbil	41	38	9	14	15	46	50	-4
15 Al Karkh	39	38	7	18	13	36	45	-9
16 Karbalaa	37	38	8	13	17	39	60	-21
17 Al Qasim Sport Club	36	38	7	15	16	39	53	-14
18 Naft Al Junoob	35	38	8	11	19	29	43	-14
19 Baghdad	31	38	6	13	19	33	53	-20
20 Naft Alwasat	16	38	1	13	24	24	65	-41

Head To Head

22/05/2018 06:30

Baghdad

0 - 1

Karbalaa

IRQ D1

10/01/2018 06:45

Karbalaa

0 - 1

Baghdad

IRQ D1

17/04/2017 06:00

Baghdad

1 - 0

Karbalaa

IRQ D1

01/12/2016 08:00

Karbalaa

0 - 0

Baghdad

IRQ D1

28/01/2016 04:30

Baghdad

2 - 1

Karbalaa

IRQ D1

30/09/2015 05:30

Karbalaa

1 - 1

Baghdad

IRQ D1

Baghdad

33%

Draw

33%

Karbalaa

33%

Baghdad Last 6 matches

20/12/2023 11:30

Al Zawraa 0 - 0 Baghdad

IRQ D1

14/12/2023 04:30

Baghdad 1 - 2 AL Najaf

IRQ D1

08/12/2023 04:30

Al-Naft 0 - 1 Baghdad

IRQ D1

05/12/2023 04:30

Baghdad 1 - 2 Al Shorta

IRQ D1

01/12/2023 04:30

Al-Hudod 2 - 1 Baghdad

IRQ D1

24/11/2023 04:30

Baghdad 0 - 2 Newroz SC(IRQ)

IRQ D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Karbalaa

20/12/2023 04:30

Al Talaba 0 - 0 Karbalaa

IRQ D1

16/12/2023 04:30

Karbalaa 0 - 3 Al Quwa Al Jawiya

IRQ D1

08/12/2023 04:30

Al Karkh 1 - 2 Karbalaa

IRQ D1

05/12/2023 04:30

Karbalaa 0 - 2 Al-Naft

IRQ D1

30/11/2023 04:30

Newroz SC(IRQ) 3 - 0 Karbalaa

IRQ D1

25/11/2023 04:30

Karbalaa 1 - 1 Al-Hudod

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

Baghdad

Karbalaa

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.74

Scored

Avg. per game

0.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.63

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

9 (47%)10 (53%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

9 (47%)10 (53%)

Baghdad

Recent matches

Karbalaa

Under /Over

(79%)15 4(21%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(68%)13 6(32%)

Under /Over

(32%)6 13(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(37%)7 12(63%)

/Yes

(63%)12 7(37%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)11 8(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Baghdad

Karbalaa

Shots

Baghdad

Total shots

6.94 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Karbalaa

Total shots

8.55 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Baghdad Pass Karbalaa

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Baghdad

Played games

Karbalaa

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.11

Clean sheets

0.26

3.11

Corners

1.58

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Baghdad

DISCIPLINARY

Karbalaa

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.00

1.16

0.21

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Baghdad vs Karbalaa Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Baghdad vs Karbalaa on 23 December 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.

Baghdad vs Karbalaa 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 Karbalaa'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 Karbalaa 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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