Match

Erbil vs Naft: prediction and stats

Iraqi LeagueRegular Season - 17Kick-off on December 11, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Franso Hariri Stadium, Erbil

ErbilNaft

The Footlab AI model makes Erbil the favourite at 52%, against 31% for a draw and 17% for Naft. The most likely score is 1-0.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.6% of the 2,366 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 14, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Erbil vs Naft?

Erbil starts as the favourite with a 110-point Elo edge (1,675 vs 1,565).

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Erbil winDrawNaft win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Erbil vs Naft

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Erbil

Not enough data to predict the Erbil lineup.

Naft

Not enough data to predict the Naft lineup.

Computed on October 14, 2026 at 09:57 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Erbil have 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats; Naft have 7, 6 and 2.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Erbil
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 8, 2026Naft Maysan(away)1-1Iraqi League
Sep 18, 2026Karbala(away)3-0Iraqi League
Sep 14, 2026Al-Karma(home)1-2Iraqi League
Sep 8, 2026Diyala(home)2-0Iraqi League
Sep 4, 2026Al Shorta(away)0-0Iraqi League
Naft
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 9, 2026Diyala(home)2-0Iraqi League
Sep 18, 2026Mosul(away)1-0Iraqi League
Sep 14, 2026Karbala(home)2-1Iraqi League
Sep 9, 2026Al-Karma(away)0-3Iraqi League
Sep 5, 2026Al Minaa Basra(away)3-0Iraqi League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Erbil wins, 1 draw, 1 Naft win.

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 14, 2026Naft 0-2 ErbilIraqi League
Feb 5, 2026Erbil 3-1 NaftIraqi League
Apr 16, 2025Erbil 2-3 NaftIraqi League
Jan 28, 2025Naft 0-2 ErbilIraqi League
May 12, 2024Naft 0-1 ErbilIraqi League
Oct 27, 2023Erbil 1-1 NaftIraqi League

Last archived meeting: Naft vs Erbil on Apr 14, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Erbil score 1.7 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Naft score 1.1 and concede 0.7. The model gives a 29% probability of over 2.5 goals and 34% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Erbil1.70.777/156/15
Naft1.10.785/155/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Erbil sit 4th in Iraqi League (18 points from 9 matches) and Naft sit 5th (18 points from 9 matches).

2026-27 standings
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4Erbil953113418
5Naft953111518

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Erbil vs Naft?
The Footlab AI model makes Erbil the favourite at 52%, against 31% for a draw and 17% for Naft.
Where and when is Erbil vs Naft played?
Erbil vs Naft is played on December 11, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Franso Hariri Stadium, in the Iraqi League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 29% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.6% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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