Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Al Talaba (4th, 63 pts) held a 38-point advantage over Karbala (20th, 25 pts). Al Talaba had been under-performing their position — 9th on five-round form against 4th in the table.
Al Talaba had not lost in 6 games.
The sides have met 4 times in the GioScore results database: 1 win for Al Talaba, 2 draws and 1 for Karbala, at 1 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 25% of the meetings went to the host. Historically tight: 25% of the meetings went beyond two goals.
Goal scorers
Al Talaba: Austin Amutu (10'), Austin Amutu (46')
Key stats
Possession: Al Talaba 54% · Karbala 46% · Total shots: 11-2 · On target: 4-0 · Corners: 3-1