Zakho - Al Talaba prediction 5 September 2026
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| 1 |  Al Karma | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 18:9 | +9 | 24 |
| 2 |  Newroz SC | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 16:4 | +12 | 22 |
| 3 |  Al Naft | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13:5 | +8 | 22 |
| 4 |  Al Shorta Bagdad | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 12:5 | +7 | 20 |
| 5 |  Erbil SC | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 14:7 | +7 | 18 |
| 6 |  Al Zawraa | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15:9 | +6 | 18 |
| 7 |  Al Julan | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 12:10 | +2 | 17 |
| 8 |  Duhok | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 19:15 | +4 | 15 |
| 9 |  Al Minaa | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12:13 | -1 | 15 |
| 10 |  Ghaz Al Shamal | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6:7 | -1 | 14 |
| 11 | Al Talaba | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 11:14 | -3 | 14 |
| 12 |  Diyala FC | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15:16 | -1 | 13 |
| 13 |  Al Quwa Al Jawiya | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 14:13 | +1 | 12 |
| 14 |  Al Mosul | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11:16 | -5 | 12 |
| 15 | Zakho | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9:15 | -6 | 12 |
| 16 |  Al Gharraf FC | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6:13 | -7 | 10 |
| 17 |  Al Karkh | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 14:19 | -5 | 9 |
| 18 |  Al Kahrabaa | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7:13 | -6 | 8 |
| 19 |  Al Nafit Maysan | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7:15 | -8 | 8 |
| 20 |  Karbalaa | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9:22 | -13 | 6 |
Zakho vs Al Talaba Prediction (Sep 05)
The Zakho vs Al Talaba prediction for September 5, 2026, in the Iraq Stars League points to a draw as the most likely outcome, with a 45% probability. Zakho has a slight edge to win at 28%, while Al Talaba sits at 27%.
Team Form
Zakho's recent form has been inconsistent. In their last five matches they have recorded one win, one draw, and three losses (L, D, L, W, L). Their most recent outing was a heavy 4โ0 away defeat to Al Zawraa on August 29, 2026, which followed a 2โ2 home draw with Diyala FC. The only win in this stretch came at home against Ghaz Al Shamal (1โ0) on August 15.
Al Talaba, on the other hand, have been tough to beat on the road. Their last five away results show one win, three draws, and one loss (D, W, D, L, D). They drew 0โ0 at home to Al Naft on August 31, beat Newroz SC 1โ0 at home on August 26, and earlier drew 3โ3 at Duhok. This resilient form suggests they will be hard to break down.
Head-to-Head Record
The overall head-to-head stands at two wins for Zakho and two for Al Talaba, with no draws in four meetings. The most recent clash, on April 12, 2026, saw Al Talaba win 2โ1 at Zakho. Before that, Al Talaba also won 1โ0 at home in September 2025. Zakho's last victory in this fixture was a 2โ1 home win in February 2025. The historical record shows a tight contest with alternating results, but Al Talaba have won the last two encounters.
League Table Positions
Al Talaba currently sit 9th in the Stars League standings with 5 points from 4 matches (1 win, 2 draws, 1 loss; goals for 5, against 5). Zakho's exact league position is not available in the provided data, but their recent form suggests they are struggling to climb the table.
Win Probability: Zakho or Al Talaba?
Based on the odds, team form, head-to-head record, and home advantage, we calculate the outcome probabilities as follows:
- Zakho win: 28%
- Draw: 45%
- Al Talaba win: 27%
The draw is the most probable result. Bookmakers have priced the draw as low as 1.95โ2.05, which indicates a strong expectation of a stalemate. Zakho's poor recent form and Al Talaba's solid away performances further support this outcome. While Zakho are the marginal favorite to win thanks to home advantage, the numbers clearly point to a tight, low-scoring match where sharing the points is the most likely scenario.
Odds & Match Prediction
The best available odds for the full-time result show a home win at 3.20, a draw at 2.05, and an away win at 3.25. A second set of odds lists 3.15 for a Zakho victory, 1.95 for the draw, and 3.30 for an Al Talaba win. All markets heavily favor the draw. Given the balanced head-to-head, both teams' current form, and the bookmakers' assessment, the match prediction is a low-scoring draw. The most likely correct score outcomes are 0โ0 or 1โ1, but a narrow 1โ0 win for either side cannot be ruled out.
Zakho vs Al Talaba โ FAQ
- Who will win Zakho vs Al Talaba?
- According to our probability analysis, the match is most likely to end in a draw, with a 45% chance. Zakho has a 28% win probability, while Al Talaba has a 27% chance. The draw is the clear favorite based on odds and recent form.
- What is the win probability for Zakho?
- Zakho has a 28% chance of winning the match. This makes them the slight favorite over Al Talaba, but the draw is still the most probable outcome overall. Home advantage and a marginally better head-to-head record at home contribute to this narrow edge.
- When is the Zakho vs Al Talaba match?
- The match takes place on September 5, 2026, at 15:45 local time. It is a fixture in the Iraq Stars League, the top division of Iraqi football.
- What are the odds for the match?
- The main 1X2 odds are: Zakho win at 3.20, draw at 2.05, and Al Talaba win at 3.25. An alternative set shows odds of 3.15 for a home win, 1.95 for the draw, and 3.30 for an away win. The draw is the shortest price in all markets.