The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Al Talaba at 2.30 — an implied 40% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Al Karkh: opened 3.85, closed 3.10 (30%)
• Draw: opened 3.15, closed 3.10 (30%)
• Al Talaba: opened 2.00, closed 2.30 (40%)

The total closed at 2 (Over 1.67 / Under 2.13); the 5-goal final went Over.

Half-time: Al Talaba 1 - 2 Al Karkh.

Al Karkh — recent form

• 2026-09-04Karbalaa 1-0 Al Karkh
• 2026-08-29Al Karkh 2-2 AL KAHRABA
• 2026-08-25Al Karkh 0-1 Arbil SC
• 2026-08-20AL Julan 1-0 Al Karkh
• 2026-08-14Al Naft 2-0 Al Karkh

Al Talaba — recent form

• 2026-09-05Zakho FC 0-0 Al Talaba
• 2026-08-31Al Talaba 0-0 Al Naft
• 2026-08-26Al Talaba 1-0 Newroz SC
• 2026-08-22Al Minaa Basra FC 3-3 Al Talaba
• 2026-08-15Diyala FC 2-1 Al Talaba