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

Naft Al Junoob
LDDLW
14th place in Iraqi Premier League
0 - 2
FT
18/03/2023 10:15
AL Najaf
LWDWL
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 %
1
X
2
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 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
15/10/2022 10:15
AL Najaf AL Najaf
1 - 1
Naft Al Junoob Naft Al Junoob
IRQ D1
02/03/2022 13:15
Naft Al Junoob Naft Al Junoob
2 - 3
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ D1
20/10/2021 10:15
AL Najaf AL Najaf
0 - 4
Naft Al Junoob Naft Al Junoob
IRQ D1
27/06/2021 12:15
AL Najaf AL Najaf
1 - 1
Naft Al Junoob Naft Al Junoob
IRQ D1
17/01/2021 06:45
Naft Al Junoob Naft Al Junoob
0 - 3
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ D1
09/05/2019 09:00
AL Najaf AL Najaf
1 - 2
Naft Al Junoob Naft Al Junoob
IRQ D1
AL Najaf
0
0%
Draw
2
33%
Naft Al Junoob
4
67%
Naft Al Junoob 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 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
0%
Draw
50%
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
Naft Al Junoob
Naft Al Junoob
38
 AL Najaf
AL Najaf
38
Goals
Scored
18
Avg. per game
0.47
Conceded
13
Avg. per game
0.34
Scored
18
Avg. per game
0.47
Conceded
23
Avg. per game
0.61
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 38 matches
YesNo
13 (34%)25 (66%)
In last 38 matches
NoYes
15 (39%)23 (61%)
Naft Al Junoob

Naft Al Junoob

Recent matches

AL Najaf

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 Naft Al Junoob
AL Najaf AL Najaf
Shots
Naft Al Junoob
Naft Al Junoob
Total shots
5.60 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
Total shots
6.73 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Naft Al Junoob Naft Al Junoob Pass AL Najaf AL Najaf
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
43%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
49%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Naft Al Junoob
Naft Al Junoob
900
Avg. 23.68 / game
 AL Najaf
AL Najaf
1271
Avg. 33.45 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Naft Al Junoob
Naft Al Junoob
602
Avg. 15.84 / game
 AL Najaf
AL Najaf
820
Avg. 21.58 / game
OTHERS
Naft Al Junoob
Naft Al Junoob
38
Played games
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
38
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.32
12
Clean sheets
13
0.34
0.63
24
Corners
50
1.32
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Naft Al Junoob
Naft Al Junoob
DISCIPLINARY
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.66
25
Yellow card
23
0.61
0.03
1
Red card
2
0.05
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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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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