Naft Maysan vs Al Zawra'a: prediction and stats
Iraqi LeagueRegular Season - 23Kick-off on February 19, 2027 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Maysan International Stadium, Al Amarah
The Footlab model makes Al Zawra'a the favourite at 49%, against 28% for a draw and 23% for Naft Maysan. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Naft Maysan vs Al Zawra'a?
Al Zawra'a starts as the favourite with a 161-point Elo edge (1,651 vs 1,489).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Naft Maysan have 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats; Al Zawra'a have 6, 6 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Al Zawra'a(away) | 0-4 | Iraqi League |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Naft(home) | 0-0 | Iraqi League |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Al-Jolan SC(home) | 0-0 | Iraqi League |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Gharraf(away) | 2-0 | Iraqi League |
| May 28, 2026 | Al Quwa Al Jawiya(home) | 0-2 | Iraqi League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Naft Maysan(home) | 4-0 | Iraqi League |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Karbala(away) | 1-1 | Iraqi League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Al Minaa Basra(home) | 0-0 | Iraqi League |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Al Najaf(away) | 0-1 | Iraqi League |
| May 27, 2026 | Naft(home) | 0-1 | Iraqi League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Naft Maysan win(s), 2 draw(s), 4 Al Zawra'a win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Al Zawra'a 4-0 Naft Maysan | Iraqi League |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Al Zawra'a 1-1 Naft Maysan | Iraqi League |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Naft Maysan 2-2 Al Zawra'a | Iraqi League |
| May 13, 2025 | Naft Maysan 0-2 Al Zawra'a | Iraqi League |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Al Zawra'a 1-0 Naft Maysan | Iraqi League |
| May 9, 2024 | Al Zawra'a 3-1 Naft Maysan | Iraqi League |
Last archived meeting: Al Zawra'a vs Naft Maysan on Aug 25, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Naft Maysan score 1.4 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Al Zawra'a score 1.5 and concede 0.8. The model gives a 42% probability of over 2.5 goals and 46% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naft Maysan | 1.4 | 1.3 | 4 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
| Al Zawra'a | 1.5 | 0.8 | 6 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Naft Maysan sit 16th in Iraqi League (2 points from 3 matches) and Al Zawra'a sit 2nd (5 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Al Zawra'a | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| 16 | Naft Maysan | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab 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. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Naft Maysan vs Al Zawra'a?
- The Footlab model makes Al Zawra'a the favourite at 49%, against 28% for a draw and 23% for Naft Maysan.
- Where and when is Naft Maysan vs Al Zawra'a played?
- Naft Maysan vs Al Zawra'a is played on February 19, 2027 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Maysan International Stadium, in the Iraqi League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 42% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.