Naft Al Junoob vs AL Najaf: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Naft Al Junoob

L D D L W

14th place in Iraqi Premier League

0 - 2

18/03/2023 10:15

AL Najaf

L W D W L

8th place in Iraqi Premier League

Iraqi Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Naft Al Junoob vs AL Najaf on 18 March 2023 (kick-off: 10:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Naft Al Junoob vs AL Najaf preview before placing your bet.

Naft Al Junoob will face AL Najaf in Iraqi Premier League on March 18, 2023 at 10:15.
Naft Al Junoob are currently 14th with 43 points after 38 matches.
AL Najaf sit 8th with 53 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 %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 18/03/2023

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

01 Al Shorta	85	39	26	7	6	65	25	40
02 Al Quwa Al Jawiya	78	38	23	9	6	62	26	36
03 Al Zawraa	68	38	18	14	6	50	32	18
04 Al Talaba	66	38	19	9	10	52	39	13
05 AI Kahrabaa	62	38	17	11	10	51	38	13
06 Karbalaa	59	38	16	11	11	41	32	9
07 Arbil	58	38	16	10	12	44	39	5
08 AL Najaf	53	38	14	11	13	44	43	1
09 Al Karkh	51	38	13	12	13	40	36	4
10 Newroz SC(IRQ)	51	38	14	9	15	45	43	2
11 Naft Misan	50	37	13	11	13	41	53	-12
12 Al-Hudod	49	39	10	19	10	41	39	2
13 Duhok	49	37	11	16	10	33	38	-5
14 Naft Al Junoob	43	38	9	16	13	34	40	-6
15 Zakho	42	38	9	15	14	39	42	-3
16 Al Qasim Sport Club	40	38	9	13	16	31	40	-9
17 Al-Naft	40	38	9	13	16	39	50	-11
18 Naft Alwasat	36	38	5	21	12	26	34	-8
19 Al Sinaah	28	38	7	7	24	26	54	-28
20 Al Diwaniya	12	38	2	6	30	25	86	-61

Head To Head

15/10/2022 10:15

AL Najaf

1 - 1

Naft Al Junoob

IRQ D1

02/03/2022 13:15

Naft Al Junoob

2 - 3

AL Najaf

IRQ D1

20/10/2021 10:15

AL Najaf

0 - 4

Naft Al Junoob

IRQ D1

27/06/2021 12:15

AL Najaf

1 - 1

Naft Al Junoob

IRQ D1

17/01/2021 06:45

Naft Al Junoob

0 - 3

AL Najaf

IRQ D1

09/05/2019 09:00

AL Najaf

1 - 2

Naft Al Junoob

IRQ D1

AL Najaf

Draw

33%

Naft Al Junoob

67%

Naft Al Junoob Last 6 matches

01/03/2023 06:45

Naft Al Junoob 3 - 2 Zakho

IRQ D1

24/02/2023 07:00

Al Sinaah 1 - 0 Naft Al Junoob

IRQ D1

19/02/2023 11:15

Naft Al Junoob 0 - 0 Al Karkh

IRQ D1

10/02/2023 07:30

Al Zawraa 2 - 2 Naft Al Junoob

IRQ D1

06/02/2023 11:59

Al Quwa Al Jawiya 0 - 1 Naft Al Junoob

IRQ D1

01/02/2023 10:00

Naft Al Junoob 1 - 2 Al Talaba

IRQ D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches AL Najaf

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

19/02/2023 11:15

Naft Alwasat 1 - 1 AL Najaf

IRQ D1

11/02/2023 12:30

AL Najaf 1 - 2 Al-Naft

IRQ D1

07/02/2023 11:59

AL Najaf 0 - 0 Al Diwaniya

IRQ D1

02/02/2023 10:00

Al Shorta 1 - 0 AL Najaf

IRQ D1

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Iraqi Premier League

Played games

Naft Al Junoob

AL Najaf

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored

Avg. per game

1.16

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.13

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

24 (63%)14 (37%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

25 (66%)13 (34%)

Naft Al Junoob

Recent matches

AL Najaf

Under /Over

(58%)22 16(42%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(61%)23 15(39%)

Under /Over

(18%)7 31(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(26%)10 28(74%)

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(34%)13 25(66%)

/Yes

(47%)18 20(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)18 20(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Naft Al Junoob

AL Najaf

Shots

Naft Al Junoob

Total shots

5.60 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

AL Najaf

Total shots

6.73 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Naft Al Junoob Pass AL Najaf

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Naft Al Junoob

Played games

AL Najaf

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.34

0.63

Corners

1.32

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Naft Al Junoob

DISCIPLINARY

AL Najaf

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.66

0.61

0.03

0.05

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Naft Al Junoob vs AL Najaf Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Naft Al Junoob vs AL Najaf on 18 March 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.

Naft Al Junoob vs AL Najaf Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Naft Al Junoob's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against AL Najaf'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 Naft Al Junoob and AL Najaf sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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