Karbalaa desperately need points on Friday, Apr 23 at 5:00 PM in the Stars League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Karbalaa come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). Newroz, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 2D 0L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Karbalaa and Newroz have split their 6 meetings almost evenly (2W–1D–3W). Their last encounter ended in Karbalaa won 0–1.

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