Match analysis
IraqIraqi League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Iraqi League fixture.
Newroz beat Al Najaf 2-0 on Friday 20 February in an Iraqi League fixture. It was goalless at half-time.
The goals for Newroz came from I. Mohammed (80') and M. Ridha Jalil (90+6'). I. Harouna was sent off for Al Najaf in the 70th minute.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| NewrozHome | Rating | Al NajafAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,518 | Overall | 1,402 |
| 1,474 | Match venue | 1,427 |
| 1,474 | At home | 1,512 |
| 1,524 | Away | 1,427 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,484 | Attack | 1,408 |
| 1,548 | Defence | 1,512 |
| 1,441 | Home attack | 1,455 |
| 1,513 | Away attack | 1,390 |
| 1,547 | Home defence | 1,562 |
| 1,515 | Away defence | 1,541 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,485 | Goal environment | 1,155 |
| 1,453 | Home goals | 1,343 |
| 1,532 | Away goals | 1,312 |
| 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 | 1,437 |
| 1,529 | Winning margin | 1,388 |
Match venue compares Newroz at home with Al Najaf 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 three games since May 2025, and Newroz have won two and Al Najaf have taken one. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Newroz vs Al Najaf prediction page.