Al Karkh vs Naft Missan: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Al Karkh prepare to host Naft Maysan on March 18, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Al Karkh, currently 7th in the standings with 37 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 19 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Naft Maysan, sitting 17th with 20 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 11 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 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Al Karkh and Naft Maysan have favored Al Karkh, with Naft Maysan claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Duhok, Al Karkh recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Naft Maysan's last outing came against Al Zawraa, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Al Karkh are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al Karkh and Naft Maysan 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 a moderate number of goals: Al Karkh's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Naft Maysan's games average 2.5 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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