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The Al Wasl (Uae) vs Al Zawraa prediction for this 16:00 GMT kick-off on 2026-02-17 starts with one simple truth: this is not a “sit back and enjoy” game. It is the second leg of the ACL Two Round of 16 (the competition that replaced the AFC Cup), and the first leg in Baghdad left the tie finely balanced, even if the aggregate says otherwise.
Al Zawraa arrive in Dubai leading 3.2 on aggregate after a chaotic first leg where Al Wasl struck early through Miguel Borja, then lost control after a 27th-minute red card for Soufiane Bouftini. Borja still found a second, but Brayan Riascos hit a brace to swing the night Al Zawraa’s way. Now the away goals rule is gone, so a narrow Al Wasl win (like 1–0 or 2–1) does not “do it on away goals” — it simply drags everyone into extra time.
This is where the story gets interesting for sports betting: both teams have clear reasons to change their plan.
Form adds another layer. Al Wasl have been uneven in domestic play under Vitória, while Al Zawraa have been hard to beat recently, showing discipline and a pressing style. And the head to head is a small mental edge for the Iraqis: three straight wins over Al Wasl in modern continental meetings.
The market still leans heavily toward the hosts: Home win 1.27, Draw 5.7, Away win 9.5. That makes sense on squad value alone (Al Wasl €38.72m vs Al Zawraa €9.50m), but football rarely checks Transfermarkt before kickoff.
Our AI’s top selection is under 3.5 goals at 1.65, but with a low confidence rating (2.1/10). That low trust is basically the model saying: “I like it, but keep your stake sensible.” Still, the logic is clear for this Al Wasl (Uae) vs Al Zawraa prediction: Al Zawraa are missing Riascos, Al Wasl must chase without gifting counters, and a cautious first half fits the projected half-time score of 0:0.
For the 1x2 market, the AI leans to X2 (Al Zawraa or draw) at 2.67, with a trust level of 2.0. That looks brave next to the 1.27 home price, but it matches the tie situation: Al Zawraa can qualify with a draw, and their style suits protecting an aggregate lead. If Al Wasl get nervous early, Zawraa will happily turn the match into a long, quiet argument.
Final thought for sports betting: with tensions high and away goals not in play, this fixture screams “tight margins.” In other words, bring your popcorn, but don’t bring a reckless stake.
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Best Tip odd is moving up from 1.43
U3.5 -154
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -154X2 265
Al Zawraa to win or drawUnder 3.5 -154
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -103
Both teams are expected to scoreX2&U4.5 374
Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
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 Al Zawraa |
10-Feb-26
3:2
| Al Wasl (Uae)  |
| Al Wasl (Uae) |
21-May-19
1:5
| Al Zawraa |
| Al Zawraa |
11-Mar-19
5:0
| Al Wasl (Uae) |
Recent Matches of Al Wasl (Uae)| 12 Mar |
Al Ain
| - |
Al Wasl (Uae)
| - | |
| 07 Mar | L |
Bani Yas
| 2 |
Al Wasl (Uae)
| 0 |
| 25 Feb | D |
Al Wasl (Uae)
| 1 |
Shabab A
| 1 |
| 21 Feb | W |
Al Wasl (Uae)
| 1 |
Al Bataeh
| 0 |
| 17 Feb | W |
Al Wasl (Uae)
| 4 |
Al Zawraa
| 2 |
| 10 Feb | L |
Al Zawraa
| 3 |
Al Wasl (Uae)
| 2 |
| 05 Feb | D |
Al Nasr
| 1 |
Al Wasl (Uae)
| 1 |
| 28 Jan | L |
Al Wasl (Uae)
| 0 |
Khorfakkan
| 1 |
| 17 Jan | W |
Al Wasl (Uae)
| 1 |
Al Jazira
| 0 |
| 11 Jan | L |
Shabab A
| 3 |
Al Wasl (Uae)
| 1 |
Recent Matches of Al Zawraa
| 07 Mar | W |  Newroz |
1 | Al Zawraa |
2 |
| 02 Mar | D | Al Zawraa |
1 |  Al Mosul |
1 |
| 26 Feb | L | Al Zawraa |
1 |  Al Shorta |
2 |
| 21 Feb | L |  Al Karkh |
3 | Al Zawraa |
1 |
| 17 Feb | L | Al Wasl (Uae) |
4 | Al Zawraa |
2 |
| 10 Feb | W | Al Zawraa |
3 | Al Wasl (Uae) |
2 |
| 05 Feb | W | Al Zawraa |
4 |  Zakho |
2 |
| 01 Feb | D |  Al Naft |
0 | Al Zawraa |
0 |
| 28 Jan | D |  Duhok |
0 | Al Zawraa |
0 |
| 22 Jan | W | Al Zawraa |
2 |  Al Najaf |
0 |
