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

As Naft prepare to host Al Karma on May 5, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Naft, currently 13th in the standings with 39 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 35 points. They've earned 20 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Al Karma, sitting 6th with 53 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 15 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 Naft and Al Karma have been competitive, with Al Karma claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Al-Shorta, Naft recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

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

Looking ahead, Naft are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Naft 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 few goals: Naft's fixtures have averaged 1.1 goals per game, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 10% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Al Karma's games average 2.2 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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