Al Najaf vs Baghdad Prediction

Iraqi League · Thu 7 May 2026
Iraq flag Iraq : Iraqi League
Al NajafLLLWW
1 - 1
Full time · HT 1 - 0
Baghdad
Kick-offThu 7 May, 16:00
Our tip1 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence55%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✗
Double chance12 ✗
BTTSNo ✗
Over/Under 2.5Over 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
Baghdad

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Head to head

Full head to head: Al Najaf vs Baghdad →

Our prediction

Al Najaf to win

Double chance
12  •  Al Najaf or Baghdad
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips on Al Najaflast 15 tipped matches
9/1560%
Our tips in Iraqi Leaguelast 30 days
15/4236%

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
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 52%Under 2.5: 48%
Expected goals
1.16Al Najaf
2.75Total
1.59Baghdad

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 12% ✓ Final score
0 – 1 Baghdad win 10%
1 – 2 Baghdad win 9%
0 – 2 Baghdad win 8%
1 – 0 Al Najaf win 7%
3 – 0 Al Najaf win 2% Our pick

Final score: 1 – 1 – 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 Najaf45%
Draw11%
Baghdad44%

Al Najaf vs Baghdad preview and result

Al Najaf and Baghdad met in the Iraqi League on Thursday 7 May 2026 at 16:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 1, 1 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives Al Najaf a 45% chance of winning, the draw 11% and Baghdad 44%. Our pick was Al Najaf to win with 55% confidence. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Al Najaf or Baghdad) covers two of the three results.

Goals: we expect about 2.8 goals (1.2 for Al Najaf, 1.6 for Baghdad). The chance of three or more goals is 52%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 2 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.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Al Najaf vs Baghdad?

Our pre-match prediction is Al Najaf to win (55% confidence). Win chances: Al Najaf 45%, draw 11%, Baghdad 44%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Al Najaf vs Baghdad?

We expect about 2.8 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 52%).

What time is Al Najaf vs Baghdad?

Al Najaf vs Baghdad (Iraqi League) was played on Thursday 7 May 2026 at 16:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Al Najaf vs Baghdad?

The double chance 12 (Al Najaf or Baghdad) covers two outcomes. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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