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

As Diyala prepare to host Al Talaba on May 1, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Diyala, currently 10th in the standings with 42 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 29 points. They've earned 21 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Al Talaba, sitting 5th with 58 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 27 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Diyala and Al Talaba have favored Al Talaba, ending in a 1-1 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Al Mosul, Diyala recorded a 1-4 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Al Talaba's last outing came against Erbil, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Diyala are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Diyala and Al Talaba 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: Diyala's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Al Talaba's games average 3.2 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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