Naft Alwasat vs Al Talaba: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

Naft Alwasat
DLLLL
18th place in Iraqi Premier League
1 - 2
FT
18/05/2023 11:59
Al Talaba
WLWDW
4th place in Iraqi Premier League
Iraqi Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Naft Alwasat vs Al Talaba on 18 May 2023 (kick-off: 11:59) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Naft Alwasat vs Al Talaba preview before placing your bet.

  • Naft Alwasat will face Al Talaba in Iraqi Premier League on May 18, 2023 at 11:59.
  • Naft Alwasat are currently 18th with 36 points after 38 matches.
  • Al Talaba sit 4th with 66 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 18/05/2023
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
15/12/2022 13:00
Al Talaba Al Talaba
1 - 1
Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat
IRQ D1
26/04/2022 15:00
Al Talaba Al Talaba
2 - 3
Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat
IRQ D1
20/11/2021 11:30
Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat
2 - 2
Al Talaba Al Talaba
IRQ D1
09/04/2021 12:45
Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat
1 - 0
Al Talaba Al Talaba
IRQ D1
12/12/2020 11:30
Al Talaba Al Talaba
2 - 2
Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat
IRQ D1
28/05/2019 15:00
Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat
1 - 1
Al Talaba Al Talaba
IRQ D1
Al Talaba
1
17%
Draw
4
67%
Naft Alwasat
1
17%
Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat Last 6 matches
12/05/2023 12:30
Arbil 0 - 0 Naft Alwasat
IRQ D1
05/05/2023 09:00
Naft Alwasat 2 - 2 Al Zawraa
IRQ D1
30/04/2023 09:00
Naft Alwasat 0 - 0 Al-Naft
IRQ D1
25/04/2023 12:45
Al Diwaniya 0 - 2 Naft Alwasat
IRQ D1
19/04/2023 14:50
Naft Alwasat 1 - 0 Al Shorta
IRQ D1
07/04/2023 14:30
Duhok 0 - 0 Naft Alwasat
IRQ D1
Win
33%
Draw
67%
Lost
0%
Last 6 matches Al Talaba Al Talaba
12/05/2023 10:00
Al Talaba 1 - 2 Al-Naft
IRQ D1
06/05/2023 11:59
Al Diwaniya 2 - 2 Al Talaba
IRQ D1
30/04/2023 14:30
Al Talaba 0 - 3 Al Shorta
IRQ D1
24/04/2023 08:15
Duhok 0 - 2 Al Talaba
IRQ D1
19/04/2023 14:45
Al Talaba 2 - 2 Al-Hudod
IRQ D1
09/04/2023 14:30
Naft Misan 2 - 1 Al Talaba
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
Naft Alwasat
Naft Alwasat
38
 Al Talaba
Al Talaba
38
Goals
Scored
11
Avg. per game
0.29
Conceded
23
Avg. per game
0.61
Scored
33
Avg. per game
0.87
Conceded
22
Avg. per game
0.58
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
1 (17%)5 (83%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 38 matches
YesNo
11 (29%)27 (71%)
In last 38 matches
NoYes
23 (61%)15 (39%)
Naft Alwasat

Naft Alwasat

Recent matches

Al Talaba

Al Talaba

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)30 8(21%)

Under /Over

(11%)4 34(89%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)9 29(76%)

Under /Over

(24%)9 29(76%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

/Yes

(42%)16 22(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)22 16(42%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat
Al Talaba Al Talaba
Shots
Naft Alwasat
Naft Alwasat
Total shots
6.36 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Al Talaba
Al Talaba
Total shots
9.33 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat Pass Al Talaba Al Talaba
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
47%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
53%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Naft Alwasat
Naft Alwasat
981
Avg. 25.82 / game
 Al Talaba
Al Talaba
2718
Avg. 71.53 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Naft Alwasat
Naft Alwasat
718
Avg. 18.89 / game
 Al Talaba
Al Talaba
1990
Avg. 52.37 / game
OTHERS
Naft Alwasat
Naft Alwasat
38
Played games
Al Talaba
Al Talaba
38
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.42
16
Clean sheets
10
0.26
1.03
39
Corners
156
4.11
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 Talaba
Al Talaba
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.68
26
Yellow card
54
1.42
0.05
2
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 Talaba Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Naft Alwasat vs Al Talaba on 18 May 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 Alwasat vs Al Talaba 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 Talaba'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 Talaba sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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