Match analysis
IraqIraqi League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Iraqi League fixture.
It finished Naft 2-1 Karbala on Monday 14 September (Iraqi League). It was goalless at half-time, with Naft doing the damage after the restart.
H. Khalaf (67') and C. Opare (90+6') got on the scoresheet for Naft. An own goal also found its way onto the scoreline. In the 32nd minute, M. Al Baqer saw red for Karbala.
| NaftHome | Rating | KarbalaAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,585 | Overall | 1,383 |
| 1,571 | Match venue | 1,398 |
| 1,571 | At home | 1,444 |
| 1,519 | Away | 1,398 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,405 | Attack | 1,410 |
| 1,661 | Defence | 1,453 |
| 1,425 | Home attack | 1,464 |
| 1,376 | Away attack | 1,373 |
| 1,656 | Home defence | 1,466 |
| 1,615 | Away defence | 1,487 |
| Match profile | ||
| 957 | Goal environment | 1,415 |
| 1,258 | Home goals | 1,473 |
| 1,198 | Away goals | 1,442 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,573 | Close games | 1,464 |
| 1,589 | Winning margin | 1,361 |
Match venue compares Naft at home with Karbala 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.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
In seven meetings since February 2023, Naft have won five and two were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Naft vs Karbala prediction page.