Match analysis
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Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Iraqi League fixture.
On Friday 25 December, Newroz take on Al Karkh in Iraqi League action. On our Elo ratings Newroz have the edge, 1558 to 1493 once home and away form is split out.
With D D W W D from their last five, Newroz are blowing hot and cold. That makes it ten without defeat. Al Karkh are struggling for results: their last five read L D D L W. They are without a win in four.
At home Newroz score 0.4 a game and concede 0.0. Al Karkh average 0.6 goals for and 0.8 against away from home. This has the look of a tight one: the combined numbers come to just 1.1 goals a game. Newroz keep it tight, with clean sheets in 90% of their games.
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| NewrozHome | Rating | Al KarkhAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,628 | Overall | 1,525 |
| 1,558 | Match venue | 1,493 |
| 1,558 | At home | 1,531 |
| 1,564 | Away | 1,493 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,506 | Attack | 1,522 |
| 1,653 | Defence | 1,518 |
| 1,505 | Home attack | 1,500 |
| 1,493 | Away attack | 1,477 |
| 1,596 | Home defence | 1,537 |
| 1,590 | Away defence | 1,534 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,448 | Goal environment | 1,220 |
| 1,450 | Home goals | 1,380 |
| 1,498 | Away goals | 1,340 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,529 | Close games | 1,501 |
| 1,657 | Winning margin | 1,533 |
Match venue compares Newroz at home with Al Karkh 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.
Newroz and Al Karkh have met four times since January 2025: Newroz have won one, Al Karkh have taken one and two were drawn. Our Newroz vs Al Karkh prediction page has every tip on this pairing.