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Gharraf vs Karbala: prediction and stats

Iraqi LeagueRegular Season - 31Kick-off on April 16, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC)

GharrafKarbala

The Footlab AI model makes Gharraf the favourite at 44%, against 30% for a draw and 26% for Karbala. The most likely score is 1-1. If Gharraf wins, the most likely score is 1-0.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.7% of the 2,422 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 15, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Gharraf vs Karbala?

Gharraf starts as the favourite with a 101-point Elo edge (1,442 vs 1,341).

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Gharraf winDrawKarbala win

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

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Probable lineup for Gharraf vs Karbala

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.

Gharraf

Not enough data to predict the Gharraf lineup.

Karbala

Not enough data to predict the Karbala lineup.

Computed on October 15, 2026 at 09:19 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Gharraf have 2 wins, 6 draws and 7 defeats; Karbala have 2, 3 and 10.

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

Gharraf
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 9, 2026Al-Jolan SC(home)0-0Iraqi League
Sep 17, 2026Al Zawra'a(away)0-2Iraqi League
Sep 12, 2026Diyala(away)1-3Iraqi League
Sep 8, 2026Al Shorta(home)1-2Iraqi League
Sep 3, 2026Al Kahrabaa(away)0-0Iraqi League
Karbala
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 10, 2026Al Kahrabaa(away)0-0Iraqi League
Sep 18, 2026Erbil(home)0-3Iraqi League
Sep 14, 2026Naft(away)1-2Iraqi League
Sep 7, 2026Al Quwa Al Jawiya(home)2-3Iraqi League
Sep 4, 2026Al Karkh(home)1-0Iraqi League

How many goals should we expect?

Gharraf score 0.7 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Karbala score 0.8 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 38% probability of over 2.5 goals and 44% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Gharraf0.71.346/156/15
Karbala0.81.937/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Gharraf sit 19th in Iraqi League (6 points from 9 matches) and Karbala sit 20th (6 points from 9 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
19Gharraf91354126
20Karbala91356156

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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 Gharraf vs Karbala?
The Footlab AI model makes Gharraf the favourite at 44%, against 30% for a draw and 26% for Karbala.
Where and when is Gharraf vs Karbala played?
Gharraf vs Karbala is played on April 16, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC), in the Iraqi League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 38% 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 54.7% 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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