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

As Diyala prepare to host Naft on April 18, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Diyala, currently 10th in the standings with 39 points from 28 games, trail the leaders by 27 points. They've earned 18 points from 13 home 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 a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Naft, sitting 11th with 37 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Diyala and Naft have favored Naft, with Naft claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Al Karkh, Diyala recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Naft's last outing came against Erbil, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Diyala are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Diyala and Naft 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: Diyala's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Naft's games average 1.4 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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