Al Karkh desperately need points today at 5:30 PM in the Stars League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Al Karkh come into this fixture out of form (0W 2L recently). Erbil, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (1W 1D 0L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Al Karkh and Erbil have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (2W–5D–3W). Their last encounter ended in Al Karkh won 0–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Erbil's quality should tell even on the road. Al Karkh will push, but the visitors have too much class. Erbil to win.