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Zakho vs Gharraf: prediction and stats

Iraqi LeagueRegular Season - 35Kick-off on May 7, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Zakho International Stadium, Zakho

ZakhoGharraf

The Footlab AI model makes Zakho the favourite at 48%, against 28% for a draw and 24% for Gharraf. The most likely score is 1-1. If Zakho wins, the most likely score is 1-0.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.8% of the 2,451 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 Zakho vs Gharraf?

Zakho starts as the favourite with a 118-point Elo edge (1,560 vs 1,442).

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Zakho winDrawGharraf win

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

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Probable lineup for Zakho 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.

Zakho

4-3-3
  1. 9A. Rostam
  2. 77Mohamed Sawlah
  3. 10Sherko Kareem
  1. 25M. Ali Abbood
  2. 26A. Adam
  3. 14Amjad Attwan
  1. 23Joseph
  2. 3Orinho
  3. 17Y. Al Alousi
  4. 30A. Khalaf
  1. 12Ali Kadhim Hadi

Gharraf

Not enough data to predict the Gharraf lineup.

Computed on October 16, 2026 at 05:50 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Zakho have 2 wins, 5 draws and 8 defeats; Gharraf have 2, 6 and 7.

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

Zakho
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 9, 2026Newroz(home)0-1Iraqi League
Sep 19, 2026Al-Karma(away)0-1Iraqi League
Sep 13, 2026Mosul(home)2-1Iraqi League
Sep 9, 2026Al-Jolan SC(away)1-1Iraqi League
Sep 5, 2026Al Talaba(home)0-0Iraqi 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 Zakho win, 1 draw, 0 Gharraf wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Feb 26, 2026Zakho 2-0 GharrafIraqi League
Oct 30, 2025Gharraf 0-0 ZakhoIraqi League

Last archived meeting: Zakho vs Gharraf on Feb 26, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Zakho score 1.0 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; Gharraf score 0.7 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 43% probability of over 2.5 goals and 48% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Zakho1.01.6210/159/15
Gharraf0.71.346/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Zakho sit 12th in Iraqi League (9 points from 9 matches) and Gharraf sit 19th (6 points from 9 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
12Zakho92347129
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 Zakho vs Gharraf?
The Footlab AI model makes Zakho the favourite at 48%, against 28% for a draw and 24% for Gharraf.
Where and when is Zakho vs Gharraf played?
Zakho vs Gharraf is played on May 7, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Zakho International Stadium, in the Iraqi League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 43% 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 54.8% 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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