Al-Gharraf desperately need points today at 8:00 PM in the Stars League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Al Zawraa come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Al-Gharraf travel struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Al Zawraa won their last outing, while Al-Gharraf suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

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

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Al Zawraa clear favorites, but Al-Gharraf have shown they can grind out results. Expect Al Zawraa to take the points, potentially without being at their best.