Match analysis
IraqIraqi League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Iraqi League fixture.
Newroz beat Naft 2-0 on Monday 5 January in an Iraqi League fixture. At the break it was 1-0 to Newroz. They never let the lead slip.
M. D. Ismael (21') and Claudio Maradona (72') got on the scoresheet for Newroz. Naft lost D. Yakhy to a red card in the 86th minute.
In four meetings since January 2025, Newroz have won one, Naft have taken two and one was drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Newroz vs Naft prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| NewrozHome | Rating | NaftAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,478 | Overall | 1,582 |
| 1,467 | Match venue | 1,528 |
| 1,467 | At home | 1,566 |
| 1,512 | Away | 1,528 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,467 | Attack | 1,428 |
| 1,519 | Defence | 1,657 |
| 1,438 | Home attack | 1,425 |
| 1,515 | Away attack | 1,416 |
| 1,531 | Home defence | 1,658 |
| 1,496 | Away defence | 1,598 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,497 | Goal environment | 1,055 |
| 1,463 | Home goals | 1,298 |
| 1,533 | Away goals | 1,257 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,478 | Close games | 1,549 |
| 1,482 | Winning margin | 1,595 |
Match venue compares Newroz 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.