Iraqi Premier League
The Iraqi Premier League is the top professional football division in Iraq. It features 20 clubs competing annually for the national title, with a history dating back to the 1970s. The league has produced many of Iraq's most successful clubs and players who feed the national team.
⚡ Attacking, fast-paced with emphasis on wide play and quick transitions
📌 Notable Facts
- Al-Zawraa is the most successful club in Iraqi Premier League history by titles
- The competition features clubs from Baghdad and other major Iraqi cities such as Basra and Erbil
- The league serves as the primary pathway for players to reach the Iraqi national team
🏆 Top Teams
① Al Shorta's firepower could overcome Al Zawraa away.
② Both teams have attacking threats that could find the net.
③ An away win with multiple goals is likely, ending 1-2.
① Zakho benefit from home support and solid form.
② Al-Gharraf should threaten on the break and set-pieces.
③ Open contest with goals from both sides.
① Al-Karkh's higher quality and depth should translate into an away win.
② Al-Qasim will push forward but may concede at crucial moments.
③ Expect both sides to register on the scoresheet with the visitors taking three points.
① Naft Maysan's home advantage and attacking options give them the edge.
② Al Talaba have the firepower to respond, ensuring an open match.
③ A narrow victory for Naft Maysan is on the cards with both teams scoring.
① Al Quwa Al Jawiya have the higher ceiling at home.
② Al Najaf are capable of replying, especially on the break.
③ Expect a competitive clash with late goals deciding it.
① Al Minaa at home will push for an upset against the stronger visitors.
② Al-Karma's quality could create scoring chances away from home.
③ A close encounter with goals on both sides is likely.
① Amanat Baghdad will want to avoid defeat and control the tempo.
② Al Naft will look to exploit set-pieces and counter.
③ A balanced match could end all square with both sides scoring.
① Erbil's home advantage and quality should shine.
② Diyala will look to absorb pressure and exploit any counter opportunities.
③ A clean sheet and a solid win for Erbil seems likely.
① Al Shorta enter as the stronger side with solid home form and league position.
② Al Kahrabaa have the counter-punch to test the hosts, but may struggle to shut them out.
③ Expect a competitive game with both teams finding the net.
① Newroz have been in solid form, but Duhok's home advantage evens the scale.
② Defensive solidity could keep chances tight, though both sides carry goal threats.
③ A tight 1-1 draw is plausible given recent results between the sides.
