Match

Naft vs Gharraf: prediction and stats

Iraqi LeagueRegular Season - 37Kick-off on May 21, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Al-Madina International Stadium, Baghdad

NaftGharraf

The Footlab AI model makes Naft the favourite at 48%, against 31% for a draw and 21% for Gharraf. The most likely score is 1-0.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.7% of the 2,457 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 16, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Naft vs Gharraf?

Naft starts as the favourite with a 129-point Elo edge (1,571 vs 1,442).

48%31%21%
Naft winDrawGharraf win

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

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Probable lineup for Naft vs Gharraf

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.

Naft

Not enough data to predict the Naft lineup.

Gharraf

Not enough data to predict the Gharraf lineup.

Computed on October 16, 2026 at 09:26 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

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

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

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
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

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 2 meetings: 1 Naft win, 0 draws, 1 Gharraf win.

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 9, 2026Naft 1-0 GharrafIraqi League
Jan 14, 2026Gharraf 2-0 NaftIraqi League

Last archived meeting: Naft vs Gharraf on Apr 9, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Naft score 1.1 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Gharraf score 0.7 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 33% probability of over 2.5 goals and 39% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Naft1.10.785/155/15
Gharraf0.71.346/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Naft sit 5th in Iraqi League (18 points from 9 matches) and Gharraf sit 19th (6 points from 9 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
5Naft953111518
19Gharraf91354126

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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 Naft vs Gharraf?
The Footlab AI model makes Naft the favourite at 48%, against 31% for a draw and 21% for Gharraf.
Where and when is Naft vs Gharraf played?
Naft vs Gharraf is played on May 21, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Al-Madina International Stadium, in the Iraqi League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 33% 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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