Al-Najaf 2–5 Al Karkh. This Iraq Stars League match was played on 18 June 2026. Al Karkh won.
Al-Najaf vs Al Karkh Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/06/18
| Average Odds | 1 | X | 2 | Handicap | Goals | Over | Under | Corners | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening odds | 51.00 | 41.00 | 1.00 | 1.85 | 0.40 | 6.50 | 5.40 | 0.11 | - | - | - |
| Pre-match odds | 4.00 | 3.25 | 1.80 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 2.50 | 0.97 | 0.82 | - | - | - |
| Closing odds | 51.00 | 41.00 | 1.00 | 1.67 | 0.45 | 7.50 | 7.10 | 0.08 | - | - | - |
Al Karkh
- 91' ⚽ Goal home
- 82' 🟨 Yellow card away
- 63' ⚽ Mamadou Nanga Soro away
- 49' ⚽ Penalty home
- 48' 🟨 Yellow card away
- 39' ⚽ Goal away
Al-Najaf
Al Karkh
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Al Quwa Al Jawiya
|
38 | 26 | 8 | 4 | +32 | 86 | L W W W W |
| 2 |
Al Shorta
|
38 | 24 | 8 | 6 | +37 | 80 | W W L W D |
| 3 |
Erbil SC
|
38 | 23 | 11 | 4 | +30 | 80 | W L W W W |
| 4 |
Al Zawraa
|
38 | 17 | 15 | 6 | +18 | 66 | W D L L L |
| 5 |
Al Karma
|
38 | 17 | 14 | 7 | +27 | 65 | W D D W W |
| 6 |
Al Talaba
|
37 | 18 | 11 | 8 | +18 | 65 | D L D D D |
| 7 |
Al Karkh
|
38 | 16 | 12 | 10 | +10 | 60 | W D W L D |
| 8 |
Zakho SC
|
38 | 15 | 11 | 12 | +8 | 56 | L D L L L |
| 9 |
Newroz SC
|
38 | 16 | 6 | 16 | +1 | 54 | L W W D L |
| 10 |
Duhok SC
|
38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | -1 | 50 | W D D L L |
| 11 |
Diala
|
38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | -2 | 49 | W L L L W |
| 12 |
Mosul FC
|
38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | -3 | 47 | D D L D W |
| 13 |
Al-Naft SC
|
37 | 10 | 15 | 12 | -4 | 45 | L D D W W |
| 14 |
Al Gharraf
|
38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | -3 | 44 | L D D W L |
| 15 |
Naft Missan
|
38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | -9 | 43 | W D W L W |
| 16 |
Al-Kahraba Club
|
37 | 12 | 5 | 20 | -10 | 41 | W W D W L |
| 17 |
Al-Mina'a SC
|
38 | 9 | 13 | 16 | -9 | 40 | L D W D D |
| 18 |
Amanat Baghdad
|
38 | 8 | 8 | 22 | -28 | 32 | L L W L L |
| 19 |
Al-Najaf
|
37 | 6 | 5 | 26 | -37 | 23 | L D L W W |
| 20 |
Al Qasim SC
|
38 | 0 | 6 | 32 | -75 | 6 | L D L L L |
Match preview
Al-Najaf faced Al Karkh in the Iraq Stars League on Thursday, 18 June 2026 and the match finished 2–5. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.
Current league position
Al-Najaf sit 19th in the Iraq Stars League table with 23 points from 37 matches (6W · 5D · 26L). Al Karkh are 7th with 60 points from 38 matches (16W · 12D · 10L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Iraq Stars League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 21 times on record. Al-Najaf have won 8, Al Karkh have won 5 and 8 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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Al-Najaf vs Al Karkh — frequently asked
When was Al-Najaf vs Al Karkh played?
Kick-off was in the Iraq Stars League.
Where was Al-Najaf vs Al Karkh played?
Al-Najaf host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
What was the final score of Al-Najaf vs Al Karkh?
Al-Najaf 2 – 5 Al Karkh. Al Karkh won.
How can I follow Al-Najaf vs Al Karkh live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Al-Najaf vs Al Karkh part of?
The Iraq Stars League in Iraq. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Iraq Stars League
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Iraq Stars League hub, or jump to the full Iraq football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Al-Najaf and Al Karkh for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.
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