Naft Misan vs Zakho: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

Naft Misan
WDWWL
15th place in Iraqi Premier League
2
0-2
FT
18/01/2026 12:00
Zakho
LDLDL
8th place in Iraqi Premier League
Iraqi Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Naft Misan vs Zakho on 18 January 2026 (kick-off: 12:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Naft Misan vs Zakho preview before placing your bet.

  • Naft Misan are currently 15th with 43 points after 38 matches.
  • Zakho sit 8th with 56 points from 38 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Zakho to win with probability 54%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Naft Misan, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Zakho have no wins, while 4 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
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2026-01-18

Naft Misan vs Zakho - Prediction & Odds

Naft Misan
Naft Misan
Zakho
Zakho
2026-01-18 12:00
18
28
54
2
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.00
1.67
FT
0-2 0-1
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weather
18°C
STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Al Quwa Al Jawiya Al Quwa Al Jawiya
89 38 27 8 3 62 28 34
02 Al Shorta Al Shorta
80 38 24 8 6 69 32 37
03 Arbil Arbil
80 38 23 11 4 60 30 30
04 Al Zawraa Al Zawraa
66 38 17 15 6 50 32 18
05 Al Karma SC Al Karma SC
65 38 17 14 7 53 26 27
06 Al Talaba Al Talaba
65 38 18 11 9 53 38 15
07 Al Karkh Al Karkh
60 38 16 12 10 51 41 10
08 Zakho Zakho
56 38 15 11 12 51 43 8
09 Newroz SC(IRQ) Newroz SC(IRQ)
54 38 16 6 16 48 47 1
10 Duhok Duhok
50 38 13 11 14 44 45 -1
11 Dyala Dyala
49 38 13 10 15 40 42 -2
12 Al-Naft Al-Naft
48 38 11 15 12 33 34 -1
13 Mosul FC Mosul FC
47 38 11 14 13 46 49 -3
14 Al Gharraf Al Gharraf
44 38 11 11 16 40 43 -3
15 Naft Misan Naft Misan
43 38 11 10 17 48 57 -9
16 AL Minaa AL Minaa
40 38 9 13 16 38 47 -9
17 AI Kahrabaa AI Kahrabaa
38 37 11 5 21 44 56 -12
18 Baghdad Baghdad
32 38 8 8 22 43 71 -28
19 AL Najaf AL Najaf
23 37 6 5 26 31 68 -37
20 Al Qasim Sport Club Al Qasim Sport Club
6 38 0 6 32 21 96 -75
Head To Head
16/04/2025 14:00
Zakho Zakho
0 - 1
Naft Misan Naft Misan
IRQ SL
24/01/2025 11:30
Naft Misan Naft Misan
1 - 1
Zakho Zakho
IRQ SL
23/06/2024 16:30
Naft Misan Naft Misan
2 - 0
Zakho Zakho
IRQ SL
14/12/2023 15:00
Zakho Zakho
0 - 0
Naft Misan Naft Misan
IRQ SL
11/05/2023 15:59
Naft Misan Naft Misan
2 - 2
Zakho Zakho
IRQ SL
10/12/2022 13:45
Zakho Zakho
0 - 0
Naft Misan Naft Misan
IRQ SL
Naft Misan
2
33%
Draw
4
67%
Zakho
0
0%
Naft Misan Naft Misan Last 6 matches
14/01/2026 14:30
AL Najaf 2 - 4 Naft Misan IRQ SL
09/01/2026 12:00
Naft Misan 2 - 2 Al Zawraa IRQ SL
05/01/2026 13:00
Naft Misan 1 - 1 Dyala IRQ SL
31/12/2025 13:00
Arbil 1 - 0 Naft Misan IRQ SL
22/12/2025 13:00
Mosul FC 1 - 1 Naft Misan IRQ SL
21/11/2025 14:00
Naft Misan 2 - 2 Duhok IRQ SL
Win
17%
Draw
67%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Zakho Zakho
14/01/2026 12:00
AI Kahrabaa 0 - 3 Zakho IRQ SL
09/01/2026 12:00
Zakho 2 - 2 Baghdad IRQ SL
04/01/2026 15:30
Al Shorta 1 - 0 Zakho IRQ SL
31/12/2025 13:00
Zakho 1 - 1 Al Karkh IRQ SL
27/12/2025 15:00
Al Karma SC 0 - 0 Zakho IRQ SL
23/12/2025 14:30
Al Ain 0 - 1 Zakho GCC
Win
33%
Draw
50%
Lost
17%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Iraqi Premier League
Played games
Naft Misan
Naft Misan
232
 Zakho
Zakho
241
Goals
Scored
247
Avg. per game
1.06
Conceded
285
Avg. per game
1.23
Scored
265
Avg. per game
1.10
Conceded
213
Avg. per game
0.88
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 232 matches
YesNo
151 (65%)81 (35%)
In last 232 matches
NoYes
163 (68%)78 (32%)
Naft Misan

Naft Misan

Recent matches

Zakho

Zakho

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Naft Misan Naft Misan
Zakho Zakho
Shots
Naft Misan
Naft Misan
Total shots
8.79 avg / game
Blocked
4 total
Avg. 2.00
Zakho
Zakho
Total shots
9.10 avg / game
Blocked
16 total
Avg. 2.00
Naft Misan Naft Misan Pass Zakho Zakho
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
48%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
51%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Naft Misan
Naft Misan
9925
Avg. 42.78 / game
 Zakho
Zakho
10754
Avg. 44.62 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Naft Misan
Naft Misan
6210
Avg. 26.77 / game
 Zakho
Zakho
6923
Avg. 28.73 / game
OTHERS
Naft Misan
Naft Misan
232
Played games
Zakho
Zakho
241
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.30
70
Clean sheets
94
0.39
1.82
422
Corners
420
1.74
1.56
362
Throw-ins
390
1.62
0.13
30
Offsides
33
0.14
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Naft Misan
Naft Misan
DISCIPLINARY
Zakho
Zakho
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.12
259
Yellow card
271
1.12
0.06
15
Red card
27
0.11
1.35
314
Fouls
279
1.16
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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How We Build the Naft Misan vs Zakho Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Naft Misan vs Zakho on 18 January 2026 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 Misan vs Zakho Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Naft Misan'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 Misan 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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