Naft Alwasat vs AL Najaf: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 May

Naft Alwasat
LLDLL
20th place in Iraqi Premier League
2
1-2
FT
21/05/2024 17:15
AL Najaf
WWDDL
4th place in Iraqi Premier League
Iraqi Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Naft Alwasat vs AL Najaf on 21 May 2024 (kick-off: 17:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Naft Alwasat vs AL Najaf preview before placing your bet.

  • Naft Alwasat are currently 20th with 16 points after 38 matches.
  • AL Najaf sit 4th with 67 points from 38 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: AL Najaf to win with probability 57%.
  • Head-to-head history favors AL Najaf, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Naft Alwasat have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.
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2024-05-21

Naft Alwasat vs AL Najaf - Prediction & Odds

Naft Alwasat
Naft Alwasat
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
2024-05-21 17:15
17
26
57
2
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.25
1.57
FT
1-2 1-0
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weather
STANDINGS UP TO 21/05/2024
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Al Shorta Al Shorta
87 38 26 9 3 76 36 40
02 Al Quwa Al Jawiya Al Quwa Al Jawiya
82 38 24 10 4 68 32 36
03 Al Zawraa Al Zawraa
75 38 21 12 5 54 23 31
04 AL Najaf AL Najaf
67 38 19 10 9 45 28 17
05 Zakho Zakho
67 38 17 16 5 37 20 17
06 Duhok Duhok
58 38 14 16 8 41 33 8
07 Newroz SC(IRQ) Newroz SC(IRQ)
56 38 15 11 12 61 49 12
08 Al Talaba Al Talaba
53 38 13 14 11 40 38 2
09 Al-Hudod Al-Hudod
50 38 13 11 14 38 47 -9
10 Naft Misan Naft Misan
47 38 10 17 11 41 40 1
11 Al-Naft Al-Naft
46 38 10 16 12 37 44 -7
12 AL Minaa AL Minaa
42 38 10 12 16 38 59 -21
13 AI Kahrabaa AI Kahrabaa
41 38 8 17 13 47 51 -4
14 Arbil Arbil
41 38 9 14 15 46 50 -4
15 Al Karkh Al Karkh
39 38 7 18 13 36 45 -9
16 Karbalaa Karbalaa
37 38 8 13 17 39 60 -21
17 Al Qasim Sport Club Al Qasim Sport Club
36 38 7 15 16 39 53 -14
18 Naft Al Junoob Naft Al Junoob
35 38 8 11 19 29 43 -14
19 Baghdad Baghdad
31 38 6 13 19 33 53 -20
20 Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat
16 38 1 13 24 24 65 -41
Head To Head
03/11/2023 14:00
AL Najaf AL Najaf
2 - 0
Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat
IRQ D1
11/07/2023 17:00
AL Najaf AL Najaf
3 - 1
Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat
IRQ D1
19/02/2023 15:15
Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat
1 - 1
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ D1
13/04/2022 19:00
AL Najaf AL Najaf
1 - 1
Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat
IRQ D1
04/11/2021 16:15
Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat
0 - 1
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ D1
28/02/2021 14:30
Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat
0 - 1
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ D1
Naft Alwasat
0
0%
Draw
2
33%
AL Najaf
4
67%
Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat Last 6 matches
16/05/2024 13:00
Newroz SC(IRQ) 4 - 3 Naft Alwasat IRQ D1
12/05/2024 15:15
Naft Alwasat 0 - 2 AI Kahrabaa IRQ D1
08/05/2024 15:00
Naft Al Junoob 1 - 0 Naft Alwasat IRQ D1
04/05/2024 17:15
Naft Alwasat 2 - 2 Karbalaa IRQ D1
01/05/2024 12:20
Al-Hudod 2 - 0 Naft Alwasat IRQ D1
26/04/2024 15:00
Naft Alwasat 0 - 2 Naft Misan IRQ D1
Win
0%
Draw
17%
Lost
83%
Last 6 matches AL Najaf AL Najaf
18/05/2024 15:15
AL Najaf 1 - 0 Duhok IRQ D1
14/05/2024 15:00
Al Quwa Al Jawiya 1 - 0 AL Najaf IRQ D1
08/05/2024 17:15
AL Najaf 2 - 0 Al Talaba IRQ D1
04/05/2024 19:15
AI Kahrabaa 1 - 2 AL Najaf IRQ D1
30/04/2024 19:30
AL Najaf 3 - 2 Al Karkh IRQ D1
27/04/2024 15:00
Naft Al Junoob 0 - 1 AL Najaf IRQ D1
Win
83%
Draw
0%
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
Naft Alwasat
Naft Alwasat
38
 AL Najaf
AL Najaf
39
Goals
Scored
10
Avg. per game
0.26
Conceded
31
Avg. per game
0.82
Scored
18
Avg. per game
0.46
Conceded
14
Avg. per game
0.36
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 38 matches
YesNo
7 (18%)31 (82%)
In last 38 matches
NoYes
15 (38%)24 (62%)
Naft Alwasat

Naft Alwasat

Recent matches

AL Najaf

AL Najaf

Under /Over

(68%)26 12(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(59%)23 16(41%)

Under /Over

(29%)11 27(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(15%)6 33(85%)

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)14 25(64%)

/Yes

(39%)15 23(61%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)15 24(62%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat
AL Najaf AL Najaf
Shots
Naft Alwasat
Naft Alwasat
Total shots
8.00 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
Total shots
8.96 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat Pass AL Najaf AL Najaf
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
47%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
49%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Naft Alwasat
Naft Alwasat
2310
Avg. 60.79 / game
 AL Najaf
AL Najaf
2432
Avg. 62.36 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Naft Alwasat
Naft Alwasat
1512
Avg. 39.79 / game
 AL Najaf
AL Najaf
1638
Avg. 42.00 / game
OTHERS
Naft Alwasat
Naft Alwasat
38
Played games
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
39
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.16
6
Clean sheets
18
0.46
2.11
80
Corners
86
2.21
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Naft Alwasat
Naft Alwasat
DISCIPLINARY
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.50
57
Yellow card
48
1.23
0.24
9
Red card
3
0.08
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the Naft Alwasat vs AL Najaf Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Naft Alwasat vs AL Najaf on 21 May 2024 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 Alwasat vs AL Najaf Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Naft Alwasat'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 Alwasat and AL Najaf sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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