Al Naft desperately need points today at 7:00 PM in the Stars League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Al Naft come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5). Al-Karma, meanwhile, arrive drawing too many games (3D in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Al Naft head into this on the back of a defeat, while Al-Karma arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Al Naft and Al-Karma have split their 3 meetings almost evenly (1W–1D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Al Naft won 1–2.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Al Naft a slight edge, but Al-Karma are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.