Match analysis
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Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Iraqi League fixture.
On Friday 11 December, Al-Karma take on Al Talaba in Iraqi League action. A 72-point Elo gap makes Al-Karma the side to beat, with Al Talaba rated 1582.
With W W W from their last three, Al-Karma are blowing hot and cold. Their winning run now stands at three. Al Talaba are struggling for results: their last four read W D D L. Nobody has beaten them in their last three.
On their own patch Al-Karma are scoring 0.8 and letting in 0.4 per game. On the road Al Talaba score 0.3 a game and concede 0.5. Under 2.5 goals makes sense on numbers that point to 0.8 a game; both teams have scored in 20% of Al-Karma games and 10% of Al Talaba games. Al-Karma have kept a clean sheet in 80% of their recent matches.
There is no tipster preview on Al-Karma vs Al Talaba yet, so head to our Iraqi League tips for the latest picks in the competition.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Al-KarmaHome | Rating | Al TalabaAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,704 | Overall | 1,619 |
| 1,654 | Match venue | 1,582 |
| 1,654 | At home | 1,610 |
| 1,565 | Away | 1,582 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,559 | Attack | 1,517 |
| 1,678 | Defence | 1,608 |
| 1,564 | Home attack | 1,497 |
| 1,488 | Away attack | 1,514 |
| 1,661 | Home defence | 1,617 |
| 1,605 | Away defence | 1,597 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,385 | Goal environment | 1,235 |
| 1,420 | Home goals | 1,393 |
| 1,465 | Away goals | 1,342 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,610 | Close games | 1,580 |
| 1,739 | Winning margin | 1,629 |
Match venue compares Al-Karma at home with Al Talaba 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.
In four meetings since October 2024, Al Talaba have won one and three were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Al-Karma vs Al Talaba prediction page.