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© 2026 SportPremi. Originally published at sportpremi.com/betting-tips/al-karkh-vs-erbil-prediction-2026-08-25. Data and analysis are owned by SportPremi.
Al Karkh vs Erbil prediction and preview for Tuesday, 25 August 2026, in the Iraqi League. Our analysis points to Away/Draw (X2) as the best prediction for this match. Below, you will find detailed match analysis, recent form, head-to-head records, key stats, betting trends, predicted scorelines and other useful match information.

SportPremi Prediction
Pick
Away/Draw (X2)
Confidence
67%
Risk
High
Odds
1.49
Erbil have won 4 and drawn 0 of their last 5 matches, scoring 11 goals and conceding 4, which supports Draw or Away (X2), which our model rates at 67% confidence.
Al Karkh form: Al Karkh have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding 8. They beat Al Najaf 5-2 and Baghdad 2-1, drew 1-1 with Al Talaba and 2-2 with Gharraf, but lost 2-0 to Al Shorta. Their matches have produced an average of 3.6 total goals per game.
Erbil form: Erbil come in with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat from their last 5 matches, having scored 11 and conceded 4. They beat Baghdad 3-1, Zakho 2-1, Al Shorta 2-0 and Al Najaf 4-1, but lost 1-0 to Newroz. That works out at an average of 3.0 total goals per game.
Head-to-head: Previous encounters add further weight to the selection. Their most recent meeting finished Erbil 1-0 Al Karkh, while across the last 5 meetings, Al Karkh have won 1, Erbil have won 2 and 2 ended in draws.
Verdict: The recent form, goal averages and head-to-head results all point towards the selected outcome. On balance, Draw or Away (X2) is the most convincing option here.
Prediction: Draw or Away (X2) at 67% confidence.
Prediction based on form, head-to-head and statistical analysis. It is not a guarantee.
Recent results and performance summary for both teams.
2
Al Karkh wins
5
Draws
3
Erbil wins
Last meeting: Erbil 1-0 Al Karkh · 2026
Betting outcomes from both teams’ last 5 matches.
Al Karkh
Last 5 MatchesErbil
Last 5 Matches5/5 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals
(Matches with 2+ goals)
4/5 (80%)
4/5 (80%)
BTTS
Based on our statistical goal model.
Best Pick
Away/Draw (X2)
Model Confidence
67%
Erbil arrive with 4 wins in their last 5 matches. Al Karkh have taken 2 wins from their last 5. Our model rates Draw or Away (X2) at 67% confidence. These numbers make Draw or Away (X2) our preferred selection.
Our recommended prediction is Draw or Away (X2), which SportPremi's model rates at 67% confidence based on recent form and goal data, including head-to-head record.
Erbil have the stronger win case based on their recent results. They have won 4 of their last 5 matches, compared with 2 wins for Al Karkh. They have also won 3 of the last 10 meetings between the teams.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 16:30 on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.
This fixture is played in the Iraqi League, Iraq.
Prediction based on form, H2H and stats. Analysis, not a guarantee. 18+ | Gamble Responsibly.
Premier League
2
Wins
10
Goals Scored
8
Goals Conceded
Erbil
4
Wins
11
Goals Scored
4
Goals Conceded
(Both Teams To Score)
3/5 (60%)
5/5 (100%)
Failed to Keep Clean Sheet
(Conceded 1+ goal)
4/5 (80%)
2/5 (40%)
Wins
(Matches won)
4/5 (80%)
8
in last 5
Goals Conceded
(Total)
4
in last 5
What this means
Both Al Karkh and Erbil have seen Over 1.5 goals in most of their recent matches, with the trend showing in 5 and 4 of their last 5 games respectively. Neither defence has looked settled either, with clean sheets missed in 5 and 4 of their last 5 matches respectively.
Based on each team’s last 5 completed matches in all competitions.
Based on recent form, head-to-head and our statistical goal model.
Based on their last 5 matches, Erbil have the stronger record, with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 11 and conceding 4. That compares with Al Karkh, who have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 10 and conceding 8.
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