Al-Mosul desperately need points today at 5:45 PM in the Stars League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Al-Mosul come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Al Naft, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 2D 1L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Al-Mosul head into this on the back of a defeat, while Al Naft arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Al-Mosul and Al Naft have split their 2 meetings almost evenly (1W–1D–0W). Their last encounter ended in a 0–0 draw.

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