Match Report
Al Najaf, 19th on 24 points, faced a 36-point deficit to Al Karkh (7th, 60). Recent form flatters Al Najaf's table spot — 9th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 19th.
GioScore's database holds 9 meetings between the two: 3 for Al Najaf, 3 for Al Karkh and 3 drawn, at 2.33 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 33% of those meetings. Historically tight: 33% of the meetings went beyond two goals.
Goal scorers
Al Najaf: Aymen Luay (45'), Hussain Dhafir (90') · Al Karkh: Younes Hmood (12'), Younes Hmood (6'), Younes Hmood (28'), Younes Hmood (40'), Mamadou Soro (63')
Key stats
Possession: Al Najaf 38% · Al Karkh 62% · Total shots: 12-19 · On target: 4-10 · Corners: 1-4