Zakho vs AL Najaf: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 May

Prediction Match Centre
Zakho
LDLDL
8th place in Iraqi Premier League
1 - 1
16/05/2026 07:30
AL Najaf
LDLLW
19th place in Iraqi Premier League
Iraqi Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Zakho vs AL Najaf on 16 May 2026 (kick-off: 07:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Zakho vs AL Najaf preview before placing your bet.

  • Zakho will face AL Najaf in Iraqi Premier League on May 16, 2026 at 07:30.
  • Zakho are currently 8th with 56 points after 38 matches.
  • AL Najaf sit 19th with 23 points from 37 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 16/05/2026
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
Zakho Zakho Last 6 matches
02/06/2026 22:00
Al Quwa Al Jawiya 3 - 2 Zakho
Iraq Stars League
29/05/2026 00:30
Zakho 1 - 2 Arbil
Iraq Stars League
24/05/2026 22:00
AL Minaa 2 - 2 Zakho
Iraq Stars League
20/05/2026 21:30
Newroz SC(IRQ) 2 - 1 Zakho
Iraq Stars League
16/05/2026 21:30
Zakho 1 - 1 AL Najaf
Iraq Stars League
12/05/2026 00:00
Zakho 1 - 2 Dyala
Iraq Stars League
Win
0%
Draw
33%
Lost
67%
Last 6 matches AL Najaf AL Najaf
02/06/2026 00:30
AL Najaf 1 - 0 Al Zawraa
Iraq Stars League
29/05/2026 00:30
Al Qasim Sport Club 1 - 2 AL Najaf
Iraq Stars League
24/05/2026 22:00
Naft Misan 2 - 1 AL Najaf
Iraq Stars League
20/05/2026 21:30
AL Najaf 2 - 5 Al Karkh
Iraq Stars League
16/05/2026 21:30
Zakho 1 - 1 AL Najaf
Iraq Stars League
11/05/2026 21:30
AL Najaf 1 - 4 Arbil
Iraq Stars League
Win
33%
Draw
17%
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
Zakho
Zakho
38
 AL Najaf
AL Najaf
37
Goals
Scored
29
Avg. per game
0.76
Conceded
28
Avg. per game
0.74
Scored
18
Avg. per game
0.49
Conceded
37
Avg. per game
1.00
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 38 matches
YesNo
22 (58%)16 (42%)
In last 38 matches
NoYes
15 (41%)22 (59%)
Zakho

Zakho

Recent matches

AL Najaf

AL Najaf

Under /Over

(76%)29 9(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)29 8(22%)

Under /Over

(21%)8 30(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)10 27(73%)

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)19 18(49%)

/Yes

(58%)22 16(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(57%)21 16(43%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Zakho Zakho
AL Najaf AL Najaf
Shots
Zakho
Zakho
Total shots
9.79 avg / game
Blocked
16 total
Avg. 2.00
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
Total shots
9.00 avg / game
Blocked
3 total
Avg. 1.50
Zakho Zakho Pass AL Najaf AL Najaf
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
54%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
46%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Zakho
Zakho
3513
Avg. 92.45 / game
 AL Najaf
AL Najaf
3061
Avg. 82.73 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Zakho
Zakho
2080
Avg. 54.74 / game
 AL Najaf
AL Najaf
1798
Avg. 48.59 / game
OTHERS
Zakho
Zakho
38
Played games
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
37
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.32
12
Clean sheets
4
0.11
3.00
114
Corners
106
2.86
9.53
362
Throw-ins
306
8.27
0.55
21
Offsides
17
0.46
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Zakho
Zakho
DISCIPLINARY
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.97
75
Yellow card
53
1.43
0.37
14
Red card
4
0.11
5.39
205
Fouls
218
5.89
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
NEXT MATCHES
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NEXT MATCHES
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How We Build the Zakho vs AL Najaf Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Zakho vs AL Najaf on 16 May 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.

Zakho vs AL Najaf Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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