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Al NajafLLLWW
Al KarkhLDDLWHead to head
Our prediction
Al Karkh to win
@ 1.57Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 2 – 5 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Al Najaf vs Al Karkh preview and result
Al Najaf and Al Karkh met in the Iraqi League on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 15:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 5, 1 - 4 at half time.
Our model gives Al Najaf a 12% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Al Karkh 68%. Our pick was Al Karkh to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.57. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance X2 (Draw or Al Karkh) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.17.
Goals: we expect about 2.4 goals (0.9 for Al Najaf, 1.5 for Al Karkh). The chance of three or more goals is 44%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (75% confidence). 7 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Al Najaf have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-L-W-W), scoring 7 and conceding 12. Al Karkh have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-D-D-L-W), scoring 6 and conceding 7.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Al Najaf vs Al Karkh?
Our pre-match prediction is Al Karkh to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.57. Win chances: Al Najaf 12%, draw 20%, Al Karkh 68%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Al Najaf vs Al Karkh?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 44%).
What time is Al Najaf vs Al Karkh?
Al Najaf vs Al Karkh (Iraqi League) was played on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 15:30 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Al Najaf vs Al Karkh?
The double chance X2 (Draw or Al Karkh) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.17. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
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