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AI Match Summary
Zakho host Karbala in the Stars League. Recent form is the clearest guide to this one. Karbala have shipped 1.97 goals a game lately, while Zakho have conceded 1.56 and scored 0.97. Past meetings favor Zakho slightly — 3-2-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Apr 11, 2025, ending 1:0. xG projections (1.38 - 1.13) back Zakho to edge this. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Zakho have won more games recently than Karbala.
- Win probability leans Zakho's way, sitting at 60%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- 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
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Zakho | Karbala |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 32 | 29 |
| Wins | 6 | 3 |
| Draws | 9 | 7 |
| Losses | 17 | 19 |
| Goals Scored | 0.97 | 0.93 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.56 | 1.97 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.38 | 1.13 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Karbala has conceded goals in 86% of their last 29 outings.
Attacking prowess: Zakho scored in 69% of their last 32 outings.
Historical meetings average 2.20 goals per match.
Karbala lost 3 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Zakho
(Home)Karbala
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Karma | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 23:10 | 30 |
| 2 | Newroz | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 18:5 | 26 |
| 3 | Al Naft | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 15:7 | 25 |
| 4 | Al Shorta | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 15:7 | 24 |
| 5 | Al Golan | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 19:12 | 23 |
| 6 | Al Zawraa | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 17:12 | 21 |
| 7 | Erbil | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 16:9 | 20 |
| 8 | Duhok | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 20:16 | 18 |
| 9 | Al Minaa | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 12:13 | 17 |
| 10 | Ghaz Al Shamal | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 9:10 | 16 |
| 11 | Al Talaba | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 15:18 | 16 |
| 12 | Diyala | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 15:18 | 14 |
| 13 | Al Gharraf | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 9:15 | 14 |
| 14 | Al Quwa Al Jawiya | 13 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 14:14 | 13 |
| 15 | Zakho | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10:17 | 13 |
| 16 | Al Karkh | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 16:21 | 12 |
| 17 | Al Mosul | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13:21 | 12 |
| 18 | Al Kahraba | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 9:15 | 11 |
| 19 | Naft Missan | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 8:19 | 9 |
| 20 | Karbala | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11:25 | 7 |
