Diyala vs Baghdad: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Diyala prepare to host Baghdad on May 19, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Diyala, currently 11th in the standings with 46 points from 35 games, trail the leaders by 34 points. They've earned 21 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 limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Baghdad, sitting 18th with 34 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 17 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 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.

Recent meetings between Diyala and Baghdad have favored Diyala, with Baghdad 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 Al-Shorta, Diyala recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

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

Looking ahead, Diyala are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Diyala and Baghdad 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 1.9 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Baghdad's games average 3.1 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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