Iraq Star Lig
📅 Wednesday, 20th May 2026

Al Najaf vs Al Karkh

Al Najaf
Match Tip
12
@ 1.31
vs
Al Karkh
🏟 Al Najaf · 20 May 2026 · Iraq Star Lig
Win Probability
12 70%
Last 5 Fixtures
🛡 Al Najaf
Iraq Star Lig #1
W
May 17, 2026:
2-1
Newroz (Iraqi Stars League)
L
Iraq Star Lig #2
L
April 27, 2026:
1-2
Duhok (Iraqi Stars League)
W
Iraq Star Lig #3
D
May 07, 2026:
1-1
Baghdad (Iraqi Stars League)
D
Iraq Star Lig #4
L
May 11, 2026:
1-4
Erbil (Iraqi Stars League)
W
Iraq Star Lig #5
D
May 16, 2026:
1-1
Zakho (Iraqi Stars League)
D
🛡 Al Karkh
Iraq Star Lig #1
L
April 27, 2026:
1-3
Al Kahraba (Iraqi Stars League)
W
Iraq Star Lig #2
W
May 02, 2026:
1-0
Erbil (Iraqi Stars League)
L
Iraq Star Lig #3
W
May 06, 2026:
3-1
Zakho (Iraqi Stars League)
L
Iraq Star Lig #4
W
May 11, 2026:
2-1
Baghdad (Iraqi Stars League)
L
Iraq Star Lig #5
D
May 15, 2026:
2-2
Al Gharraf (Iraqi Stars League)
D
Home Form
D
L
D
L
W
Away Form
D
W
W
L
W
📊 Head To Head
Al Najaf — 1W 0 Draw 4W — Al Karkh
20%
80%
Iraq Star Lig #1
L
March 01, 2024:
0-3
Al Najaf (Iraqi Stars League)
W
Iraq Star Lig #2
W
April 30, 2024:
3-2
Al Karkh (Iraqi Stars League)
L
Iraq Star Lig #3
L
February 04, 2025:
0-1
Al Karkh (Iraqi Stars League)
W
Iraq Star Lig #4
W
April 04, 2025:
1-0
Al Najaf (Iraqi Stars League)
L
Iraq Star Lig #5
W
January 10, 2026:
2-0
Al Najaf (Iraqi Stars League)
L
Current Form
Al Najaf
20%Win Rate
1W
2D
2L
Al Karkh
60%Win Rate
3W
1D
1L
✦ Expert Match Analysis

The clash between Al Najaf and Al Karkh highlights a massive gap in form and motivation in the Iraq Stars League. When searching for a reliable Football Prediction Site, analyzing home and away trends is crucial for identifying where the value lies.

Here is a comprehensive breakdown of how both teams shape up based on their venue performance.

Al Najaf (Home Form & Analysis)

Al Najaf has endured a miserable campaign, sitting in 19th place and mathematically relegated. Their defensive frailties have been exposed consistently, conceding 62 goals across 34 matches.

The Home Disadvantage: Playing at the Al-Najaf International Stadium has offered very little comfort. Al Najaf struggles heavily to dictate play, often exposing their backline when trying to press forward.

Goal Scarcity: Averaging less than a goal per game across the season, their home attack lacks the cutting edge to break down organized defensive lines, making them highly vulnerable even on their own turf.

Al Karkh (Away Form & Analysis)

In stark contrast, Al Karkh has put together a highly respectable season, holding firm in 7th place with 56 points. They enter this stretch in strong form, registering three wins and a draw in their last five outings.

Sustained Discipline on the Road: Al Karkh operates with a highly structured tactical approach away from home. With a positive goal difference (+9) and a robust defense that has only allowed 36 goals all season, they excel at absorbing pressure and hitting struggling sides on the counter-attack.

Psychological Edge: Al Karkh completely controlled the reverse fixture earlier this season, securing a comfortable 2-0 victory on January 10, 2026.

The Verdict: Al Karkh to Win (Away)

For bettors actively scanning Daily Bet Tips Today or looking for Free Daily bet tips, this fixture presents a clear directional bias. Al Najaf has nothing left to play for but pride, and their morale is at an all-time low following confirmed relegation.

Al Karkh has the superior squad depth, tactical stability, and current momentum. Backing Al Karkh to Win—even as the away side stands out as the logical choice and aligns perfectly with the criteria for Daily Sure Bet Tips. For a safer alternative, a Draw No Bet (Away) or Al Karkh Double Chance covers all bases for those building a cautious bet slip.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What was the score the last time Al Najaf and Al Karkh played?

Al Karkh won the most recent meeting 2-0 at home on January 10, 2026, during the first half of the current Iraq Stars League season.

Where do both teams stand in the league table?

Al Karkh is comfortably in 7th place with 56 points, while Al Najaf is in 19th place with 19 points and has been relegated.

Is Al Najaf a safe option to win at home?

Based on recent data, no. Al Najaf has struggled immensely at home this season, making an away win or away double chance a much stronger option when evaluating Sure Bet Tips.