Al Najaf vs Al Karkh Prediction

Iraqi League · Wed 20 May 2026
Iraq flag Iraq : Iraqi League
Al NajafLLLWW
2 - 5
Full time · HT 1 - 4
Al KarkhLDDLW
Kick-offWed 20 May, 15:30
Our tip2 @ 1.57 ✓
GoalsUnder 2.5
Confidence75%

Full-time report

Our tip2 ✓
Double chanceX2 ✓
BTTSNo ✗
Over/Under 2.5Under 2.5 ✗

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Al NajafLLLWW
01 Jun 26HAl Zawra'a1 - 0Iraqi League
28 May 26AAl-Qasim2 - 1Iraqi League
24 May 26ANaft Maysan1 - 2Iraqi League
20 May 26HAl Karkh2 - 5Iraqi League
11 May 26HErbil1 - 4Iraqi League
Al KarkhLDDLW
07 Nov 26AAl Quwa Al Jawiya1 - 0Iraqi League
31 Oct 26HGharraf1 - 2Iraqi League
23 Oct 26HMosul1 - 1Iraqi League
18 Oct 26AAl Shorta1 - 1Iraqi League
10 Oct 26AAl-Karma2 - 3Iraqi League

Head to head

Full head to head: Al Najaf vs Al Karkh →

Our prediction

Al Karkh to win

@ 1.57
Double chance
X2  •  Draw or Al Karkh
@ 1.17
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
Confidence
75%

Our record

Our tips on Al Najaflast 15 tipped matches
9/1560%
Our tips on Al Karkhlast 20 tipped matches
9/2045%
Our tips in Iraqi Leaguelast 30 days
15/4038%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 44%Under 2.5: 56%
Expected goals
0.92Al Najaf
2.44Total
1.52Al Karkh

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 11% @ 7.00
0 – 1 Al Karkh win 11% @ 7.00 Our pick
0 – 2 Al Karkh win 9% @ 8.00
0 – 0 Draw 9% @ 8.50
1 – 2 Al Karkh win 8% @ 10.00

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

Al Najaf12%
Draw20%
Al Karkh68%

Odds (1X2)

15.00
X3.60
21.57

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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