Naft Al Junoob vs Zakho: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 January

Naft Al Junoob

D D L L D

18th place in Iraqi Premier League

2-3

20/01/2025 16:30

Zakho

W D W D W

3rd place in Iraqi Premier League

Iraqi Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Naft Al Junoob vs Zakho on 20 January 2025 (kick-off: 16:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Naft Al Junoob vs Zakho preview before placing your bet.

Naft Al Junoob are currently 18th with 33 points after 38 matches.
Zakho sit 3rd with 71 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Zakho to win with probability 57%.
Head-to-head history favors Zakho, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Naft Al Junoob have one win, while 2 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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Pred

Correct

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Score.

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Weather

16:30

2025-01-20

Naft Al Junoob vs Zakho - Prediction & Odds

Naft Al Junoob

Zakho

2025-01-20 16:30

STANDINGS UP TO 20/01/2025

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

01 Al Shorta	87	38	26	9	3	75	23	52
02 Al Zawraa	77	38	23	8	7	56	28	28
03 Zakho	71	38	20	11	7	57	25	32
04 Al Talaba	63	38	18	9	11	40	27	13
05 Al Quwa Al Jawiya	60	38	17	9	12	51	43	8
06 Al-Naft	59	38	15	14	9	32	27	5
07 Duhok	57	38	16	9	13	44	42	2
08 Al Karma SC	56	38	15	11	12	43	35	8
09 Newroz SC(IRQ)	53	38	14	11	13	46	41	5
10 Al Qasim Sport Club	52	38	13	13	12	43	43	0
11 Naft Misan	51	38	14	9	15	42	46	-4
12 Arbil	50	38	15	5	18	49	61	-12
13 AI Kahrabaa	49	38	12	13	13	39	41	-2
14 AL Najaf	46	38	11	13	14	37	36	1
15 Al Karkh	46	38	12	10	16	40	49	-9
16 AL Minaa	43	38	11	10	17	39	44	-5
17 Dyala	41	38	10	11	17	31	50	-19
18 Naft Al Junoob	33	38	8	9	21	32	55	-23
19 Al-Hudod	26	38	8	2	28	37	79	-42
20 Karbalaa	22	38	4	10	24	27	65	-38

Head To Head

04/05/2024 15:00

Zakho

1 - 0

Naft Al Junoob

IRQ D1

24/02/2024 11:00

Naft Al Junoob

0 - 2

Zakho

IRQ D1

21/07/2023 16:15

Zakho

2 - 2

Naft Al Junoob

IRQ D1

01/03/2023 10:45

Naft Al Junoob

3 - 2

Zakho

IRQ D1

05/05/2022 12:15

Zakho

2 - 1

Naft Al Junoob

IRQ D1

27/11/2021 17:00

Naft Al Junoob

0 - 0

Zakho

IRQ D1

Naft Al Junoob

17%

Draw

33%

Zakho

50%

Naft Al Junoob Last 6 matches

13/01/2025 14:00

AL Minaa 2 - 0 Naft Al Junoob IRQ D1

09/01/2025 14:00

Naft Al Junoob 2 - 0 Newroz SC(IRQ) IRQ D1

02/01/2025 14:00

Duhok 1 - 0 Naft Al Junoob IRQ D1

10/12/2024 14:00

Naft Al Junoob 0 - 0 AL Najaf IRQ D1

05/12/2024 11:30

Naft Al Junoob 0 - 0 Al Zawraa IRQ D1

01/12/2024 14:15

Karbalaa 2 - 1 Naft Al Junoob IRQ D1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Zakho

15/01/2025 14:00

Zakho 0 - 1 AI Kahrabaa IRQ D1

09/01/2025 16:30

Dyala 1 - 4 Zakho IRQ D1

03/01/2025 14:00

Zakho 2 - 0 Al Karkh IRQ D1

12/12/2024 16:30

Al-Naft 2 - 0 Zakho IRQ D1

07/12/2024 14:15

Al Shorta 0 - 1 Zakho IRQ D1

01/12/2024 16:30

Zakho 1 - 0 Al Karma SC IRQ D1

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Iraqi Premier League

Played games

Goals

Scored

185

Avg. per game

0.88

Conceded

247

Avg. per game

1.17

Scored

265

Avg. per game

1.10

Conceded

213

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 211 matches

YesNo

123 (58%)88 (42%)

In last 211 matches

NoYes

163 (68%)78 (32%)

Naft Al Junoob

Recent matches

Zakho

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(18%)8 37(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Naft Al Junoob

Zakho

Shots

Naft Al Junoob

Total shots

7.46 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Zakho

Total shots

9.10 avg / game

Blocked

16 total

Avg. 2.00

Naft Al Junoob Pass Zakho

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Naft Al Junoob

211

Played games

Zakho

241

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.39

1.61

339

Corners

420

1.74

0.00

Throw-ins

390

1.62

0.04

Offsides

0.14

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Naft Al Junoob

DISCIPLINARY

Zakho

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.06

223

271

1.12

0.04

0.11

0.10

Fouls

279

1.16

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Naft Al Junoob vs Zakho Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Naft Al Junoob vs Zakho on 20 January 2025 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 Zakho 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 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 Naft Al Junoob and Zakho 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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