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

As Al Talaba prepare to host Al Karkh on September 9, 2026, with kick-off at 17:45, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Al Talaba, currently 11th in the standings with 6 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 4 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Al Karkh, sitting 20th with 1 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Al Talaba and Al Karkh have favored Al Talaba, ending in a 1-1 draw. Over the past few seasons, Al Talaba have held the upper hand in this matchup.

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

Al Karkh's last outing came against Karbala, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Al Talaba are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al Talaba and Al Karkh 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 Talaba's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Al Karkh's games average 1.5 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 17% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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