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Al Talaba vs Newroz Prediction— Iraq - Iraqi League
Matchday 3 ·Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 18:45
// Model verdict
BTTS
Model probability 60.4% vs bookmaker-implied 52.6% — a clear edge.
Poisson scoreline matrix
Markets vs the line
League track record ↗
Based on 23 resolved predictions
Correct score prediction
H 46% / xG 1.8-1.3 / O2.5 60% / BTTS 60%
Top 5 Poisson scorelines
Expected goals
COMBINED 3.1 xG → O2.5 PROB 59.7% · O3.5 PROB 36.7%
Form & verdict
AL TALABA · PPG 1.66
NEWROZ · PPG 1.16
xG gap +0.45 - no reliable favorite, elevated draw risk
Win probability
Match Preview & Prediction
Al Talaba face Newroz in Iraq - Iraqi League on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Our Poisson-based model has analysed both teams' form, attack and defence strength to generate the prediction below. The model gives Al Talaba a 47% chance, the draw 24% and Newroz 29%, so Al Talaba are favoured to win. Expected goals are 1.8 for Al Talaba and 1.3 for Newroz (3.1 total). The most likely scoreline is 1-1. There is a 60% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 60% chance of both teams scoring. On recent form, Al Talaba are averaging 1.66 points per game versus 1.16 for Newroz. The best value bet our model finds is AwayO15, with an expected value of +47.5%. This match finished 1-0.