Al Karkh vs Diyala: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Al Karkh prepare to host Diyala on April 13, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Al Karkh, currently 7th in the standings with 45 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 18 points. They've earned 23 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Diyala, sitting 12th with 36 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Al Karkh and Diyala have favored Diyala, with Diyala claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Newroz FC, Al Karkh recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Diyala's last outing came against Naft Maysan, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Al Karkh are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al Karkh and Diyala are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Al Karkh's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Diyala's games average 2.2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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