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Iraq

Stars League

Scoring Trends

Al Gharraf

Al Karkh

1.13

Goals Scored

0.75

Goals Conceded

1.06 Expected Goals (xG) 0.88

50%

Over 1.5

50%

25%

Over 2.5

38%

25%

Over 3.5

13%

Detailed Analysis

Explore Head-to-Head and Form below for more insights.

Expert Analysis by Omoye ThankGod

Al Karkh hold a slight statistical advantage, though this match remains competitive. Defensive discipline will likely be the priority for both managers.

With no recent competitive history, this is a fresh tactical challenge for both. The data points towards a tight game, making 'Under' markets particularly attractive. The numbers provide a solid foundation for this match outlook.

Possible Outcome Probability

Match Winner

Home Win25%

Draw29%

Away Win46%

Goals & Scoring

Both Teams to Score41%

Over 1.5 Goals61%

Over 2.5 Goals34%

Match Events

No Data

No live events recorded yet.

Previous Encounters

22 Dec 25 STA

Al Karkh ✓

1:0

Al Gharraf

Recent Form (Last 5)

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Home Team

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Al Gharraf

0 : 0

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Al Gharraf

28 Apr

Al Gharraf

0 : 1

Al Minaa

23 Apr

Duhok

1 : 1

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18 Apr

Al Gharraf

1 : 3

Al Talaba

Al Karkh

Away Team

06 May

Al Karkh

3 : 1

Zakho

02 May

Erbil

1 : 0

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Al Kahraba

1 : 3

Al Karkh

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Al-Karma

18 Apr

Al Zawraa

3 : 0

Al Karkh

League Standings

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Al Quwa Al Jawiya	33	23	8	2	53:21	77
2	Al Shorta	33	21	7	5	64:30	70
3	Erbil	33	19	10	4	48:28	67
4	Al Zawraa	33	16	14	3	46:27	62
5	Al Talaba	33	18	7	8	47:31	61
6	Al-Karma	33	14	12	7	44:24	54
7	Al Karkh	33	14	10	9	41:33	52
8	Zakho	32	14	9	9	41:33	51
9	Newroz	33	14	5	14	42:41	47
10	Duhok	33	12	9	12	37:37	45
11	Diyala	33	11	10	12	36:34	43
12	Al Mosul	33	10	11	12	37:42	41
13	Al Naft	33	9	13	11	28:28	40
14	Al Gharraf	33	10	9	14	33:35	39
15	Al Minaa	32	8	9	15	33:41	33
16	Baghdad	32	9	6	17	39:57	33
17	Naft Missan	32	7	9	16	35:51	30
18	Al Kahraba	32	8	4	20	37:49	28
19	Al Najaf	30	4	3	23	22:54	15
20	Al-Qassim	33	0	5	28	16:83	5

Match Preview: Al Gharraf vs Al Karkh

Fans of Stars League turn their attention to the clash involving Al Gharraf and Al Karkh. Scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2026 at 14:30 UTC, the match will take place at the stadium. Both sides will be looking to make their mark in this scheduled event.

Team Context & Standings

Entering this game, both Al Gharraf and Al Karkh are focused on their respective objectives for the season. Al Gharraf will look to leverage their competitive standing to gain an advantage, while Al Karkh aims to improve their league position with a positive result on the road.

Head-to-Head & History

History suggests that matches between Al Gharraf and Al Karkh are competitively fought. While past results offer a glimpse into tactical matchups, this fresh encounter brings new dynamics. The teams have their own recent history to draw upon as they prepare tactically.

Tactical Overview

Tactically, this game could be decided in the midfield battles. Control of possession, defensive discipline, and clinical finishing in the final third are expected to be the deciding factors. Al Gharraf will try to assert dominance early, whereas Al Karkh might look for opportunities on the break or through set-pieces.

Following the Match

The match atmosphere is expected to be electric, and tracking the game minute-by-minute adds to the excitement. From the first whistle to the final moments, fans can follow every goal, momentum shift, and key event as the drama unfolds on the pitch.

Key Statistics

Beyond the scoreline, the match statistics will tell the deeper story of the performance. Expect close scrutiny on metrics such as shots on target, possession percentages, and corner counts. These figures will illustrate which team effectively controlled the tempo and created the most dangerous chances.

Why This Matters

Three points here could be pivotal for the ambitions of either Al Gharraf or Al Karkh. Momentum is crucial in Stars League, and a victory in this match would serve as a significant morale booster for the winning side moving forward in the campaign.