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Zakho vs Al Shabab

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Gulf Club Champions League Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan
Sun, Apr 19, 2026
1 - 2
02:00 PM
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Match Events

25'
Raed H.
67'
Sub
Al Hammami H. In: Al Sayyali B.
Out: Al Hammami H.
67'
Sub
Brownhill J. In: Azaizeh A.
Out: Brownhill J.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 1-2. This leg finished 1-2.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

43%
Zakho
35%
Draws
22%
Al Shabab
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Zakho

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

35% / Low Confidence
  • Al Shabab have won more games recently than Zakho.
  • 42% — that's where the model lands on Zakho taking it.
  • Al Shabab arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Al Shabab, who have won 1 of the last 2 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77%
Zakho Clean Sheet 16%
Al Shabab Clean Sheet 13%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Zakho Al Shabab
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 8 9
Draws 9 9
Losses 13 12
Goals Scored 1.13 1.87
Goals Conceded 1.5 1.77
Expected Goals (xG) 1.13 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 19, 2026 Gulf Club Champions League
Zakho vs Al Shabab
1:2
Mar 3, 2026 Gulf Club Champions League
Al Shabab vs Zakho
0:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Zakho Compare

Top Goalscorer Echeta D.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56

Al Shabab Compare

Top Goalscorer Carrasco Y.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.83

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Zakho 41 / 100
Al Shabab 37 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Zakho Al Shabab

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Al Shabab's defensive record shows goals conceded in 80% of 30 matches.

Zakho scored in 77% of their last 30 games.

Games between these two average 1.50 goals.

Zakho went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Zakho VS Al Shabab
0.88 Goals Scored 1.75
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.38
63% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Zakho

(Home)
13 Sept
Zakho
2 : 1
Al Mosul
09 Sept
Al Golan
1 : 1
Zakho
05 Sept
Zakho
0 : 0
Al Talaba
29 Aug
Al Zawraa
4 : 0
Zakho
25 Aug
Zakho
2 : 2
Diyala
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Al Shabab

(Away)
12 Sept
Al Shabab
0 : 0
Al Fayha
09 Sept
Al Kholood
2 : 1
Al Shabab
04 Sept
Al Shabab
0 : 2
Al Hilal
30 Aug
Al Hazem Rass
1 : 1
Al Shabab
25 Aug
Al Shabab
3 : 3
Al Riyadh
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

Semi-finals
Zakho 1
Al Shabab 2
Al Rayyan 2
Al Qadisiya 0
Final
Al Shabab 0
Al Rayyan 3