Al Talaba vs Al-Karma: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Al Talaba prepare to host Al Karma on May 19, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Al Talaba, currently 5th in the standings with 62 points from 35 games, trail the leaders by 18 points. They've earned 31 points from 17 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Al Karma, sitting 6th with 58 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 22 points from 17 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 a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Al Talaba and Al Karma have favored Al Talaba, ending in a 1-1 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Al Quwa Jawiya, Al Talaba recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

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

Looking ahead, Al Talaba are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al Talaba and Al Karma 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 Talaba's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Al Karma's games average 1.8 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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