Match analysis
IraqIraqi League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Iraqi League fixture.
Karbala were beaten 4-2 at home by Naft on Friday 27 June 2025 (Iraqi League). Karbala led 2-1 at half-time, so this was a real comeback from Naft.
H. Hamza (4') and M. Talib (14') got on the scoresheet for Karbala. For Naft, S. Hien (11'), H. Khalaf (72'), A. Sabry (85') and W. Kareem (90+4') were on target.
| KarbalaHome | Rating | NaftAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,357 | Overall | 1,578 |
| 1,451 | Match venue | 1,517 |
| 1,451 | At home | 1,556 |
| 1,389 | Away | 1,517 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,385 | Attack | 1,384 |
| 1,459 | Defence | 1,654 |
| 1,434 | Home attack | 1,407 |
| 1,384 | Away attack | 1,381 |
| 1,491 | Home defence | 1,646 |
| 1,483 | Away defence | 1,601 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,400 | Goal environment | 1,063 |
| 1,452 | Home goals | 1,310 |
| 1,448 | Away goals | 1,253 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,436 | Close games | 1,575 |
| 1,335 | Winning margin | 1,577 |
Match venue compares Karbala at home with Naft away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
The head-to-head covers seven games since February 2023, and Naft have won five and two were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Karbala vs Naft prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.