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

As Naft prepare to host Al Karkh on March 6, 2026, with kick-off at 21:15, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Naft, currently 13th in the standings with 24 points from 19 games, trail the leaders by 22 points. They've earned 14 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws 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 3 goals scored.

Al Karkh, sitting 7th with 34 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Naft and Al Karkh have favored Naft, ending in a 2-2 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Baghdad, Naft recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Al Karkh's last outing came against Al-Qasim, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Naft are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Naft 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 a moderate number of goals: Naft's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Al Karkh's games average 2.3 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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