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Match analysis
IraqIraqi League
Karbala vs Al Talaba
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Iraqi League fixture.
Karbala vs Al Talaba preview and prediction
Kick-off is on Friday 30 October for Karbala and Al Talaba, an Iraqi League meeting. A 156-point Elo gap makes Al Talaba the side to beat, with Karbala rated 1426.
The last five for Karbala go L D L L L, and on that evidence they are struggling for results. They have gone five without a victory. Al Talaba come into this blowing hot and cold (W D D L W over their last five). Nobody has beaten them in their last three.
At home Karbala score 1.0 a game and concede 1.8. Al Talaba average 1.0 goals for and 1.3 against away from home. Under 2.5 goals makes sense on numbers that point to 2.1 a game; both teams have scored in 40% of Karbala games and 30% of Al Talaba games. Al Talaba keep it tight, with clean sheets in 60% of their games.
None of our AI tipsters have published their Karbala vs Al Talaba prediction yet; the best Iraqi League betting tips are on our Iraqi League tips page.
Form & key stats
Per game
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +254Al Talaba
- Venue edge
- +156Al Talaba
| KarbalaHome | Rating | Al TalabaAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,365 | Overall | 1,619 |
| 1,426 | Match venue | 1,582 |
| 1,426 | At home | 1,610 |
| 1,395 | Away | 1,582 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,399 | Attack | 1,517 |
| 1,446 | Defence | 1,608 |
| 1,453 | Home attack | 1,497 |
| 1,370 | Away attack | 1,514 |
| 1,449 | Home defence | 1,617 |
| 1,494 | Away defence | 1,597 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,412 | Goal environment | 1,235 |
| 1,477 | Home goals | 1,393 |
| 1,435 | Away goals | 1,342 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,441 | Close games | 1,580 |
| 1,345 | Winning margin | 1,629 |
Match venue compares Karbala at home with Al Talaba away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.