Al Naft - Diyala FC prediction 16 October 2026

Iraq ยท Stars LeagueFinished
Al Naft
FT
Diyala FC
Match Info
CompetitionStars League ยท Iraq
Start date
Kick-off
Recent Form
Al Naft
D
W
W
W
L
Diyala FC
D
W
L
D
W
Recent matches ยท Al Naft
Stars League
Al Gharraf FC
Al Naft
00
D
Stars League
Al Naft
Diyala FC
20
W
Stars League
Al Mosul
Al Naft
01
W
Stars League
Al Naft
Karbalaa
21
W
Stars League
Al Karma
Al Naft
30
L
Stars League
Al Minaa
Al Naft
03
W
Stars League
Al Talaba
Al Naft
00
D
Stars League
Al Naft
Duhok
11
D
Stars League
Al Nafit Maysan
Al Naft
00
D
Stars League
Al Naft
Al Karkh
20
W
Stars League
Al Naft
Newroz SC
21
W
Stars League
Al Zawraa
Al Naft
01
W
Stars League
Al Naft
Duhok
11
D
Stars League
Al Naft
Al Minaa
11
D
Stars League
Al Nafit Maysan
Al Naft
30
L
Recent matches ยท Diyala FC
Stars League
Newroz SC
Diyala FC
00
D
Stars League
Diyala FC
Al Nafit Maysan
20
W
Stars League
Al Naft
Diyala FC
20
L
Stars League
Al Quwa Al Jawiya
Diyala FC
11
D
Stars League
Al Gharraf FC
Diyala FC
13
W
Stars League
Erbil SC
Diyala FC
20
L
Stars League
Diyala FC
Al Karma
12
L
Stars League
Diyala FC
Al Julan
33
D
Stars League
Zakho
Diyala FC
22
D
Stars League
Al Mosul
Diyala FC
21
L
Stars League
Diyala FC
Al Talaba
21
W
Stars League
Diyala FC
Duhok
10
W
Stars League
Al Karma
Diyala FC
10
L
Stars League
Diyala FC
Amanat Baghdad SC
14
L
Stars League
Diyala FC
Al Shorta Bagdad
02
L
Head-to-Head ยท summary
3
Al Naft
1
Draws
1
Diyala FC
Previous meetings
Stars League
Al Naft
Diyala FC
20
Stars League
Diyala FC
Al Naft
10
Stars League
Al Naft
Diyala FC
21
Stars League
Al Naft
Diyala FC
20
Stars League
Diyala FC
Al Naft
00
League Standings
#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPts
1Al Karma1173118:9+924
2Newroz SC1164116:4+1222
3Al Naft1164113:5+822
4Al Shorta Bagdad1155112:5+720
5Erbil SC1153314:7+718
6Al Zawraa1153315:9+618
7Al Julan1145212:10+217
8Duhok1136219:15+415
9Al Minaa1143412:13-115
10Ghaz Al Shamal113536:7-114
11Al Talaba1135311:14-314
12Diyala FC1134415:16-113
13Al Quwa Al Jawiya1126314:13+112
14Al Mosul1133511:16-512
15Zakho113359:15-612
16Al Gharraf FC112456:13-710
17Al Karkh1123614:19-59
18Al Kahrabaa111557:13-68
19Al Nafit Maysan111557:15-88
20Karbalaa111379:22-136
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Al Naft vs Diyala FC Prediction (Oct 9)

Al Naft vs Diyala FC prediction for the Stars League clash on Oct 9, 2026. The match kicks off at 17:45, and based on the available data, Al Naft are the favorites with a 55% win probability. Diyala FC face an uphill battle, especially away from home.

Team Form

Al Naft come into this match with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five outings. They beat Al Mosul (1-0 away) and Karbalaa (2-1 home), lost heavily to Al Karma (0-3 away), then bounced back with a 3-0 win at Al Minaa and a goalless draw at Al Talaba. This form shows resilience, though the loss to league leaders Al Karma exposed some weaknesses.

Diyala FC have managed just one win in their last five (D2 L2). They drew 1-1 at Al Quwa Al Jawiya, beat Al Gharraf FC 3-1 away, but then lost to Erbil SC (0-2) and Al Karma (1-2 home), before a 3-3 home draw with Al Julan. Their away record this season is poor, with only one point from three road trips.

Head-to-Head Record

Al Naft hold the edge in recent meetings with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss from the last 4 encounters. The most recent match saw Diyala FC win 1-0 at home in April 2026, but Al Naft won the previous two, including a 2-1 home victory in January 2026 and a 2-0 home win in April 2025. The only draw was a 0-0 at Diyala in December 2024. Notably, Al Naft have won both home games against Diyala FC.

League Table Positions

Al Naft sit 5th in the Stars League with 12 points from 7 matches (3W,3D,1L). They have scored 8 goals and conceded 5. At home, they are unbeaten with 2 wins and 1 draw, scoring 5 and conceding 2. Diyala FC are 10th with 8 points (2W,2D,3L), having scored 12 but conceded 13. Away from home, Diyala have earned just 1 point from 3 games (0W,1D,2L), highlighting their struggles on the road.

Win Probability: Al Naft or Diyala?

Based on the stats, Al Naft have a 55% chance of winning, the draw is at 25%, and Diyala FC have a 20% chance. This calculation considers Al Naft's superior league position, better recent form (W2 D1 L1 in last 4 vs Diyala's W1 D2 L2), a positive head-to-head record, and a strong home advantage. Diyala's poor away form (1 point from 3 games) significantly reduces their chances. Therefore, Al Naft are the clear favorites to take all three points.

Odds & Match Prediction

No bookmaker odds are available for this fixture at the moment. However, based on the form, head-to-head record, and league standings, Al Naft are expected to win. Our prediction: Al Naft to win. A low-scoring affair is possible, given Al Naft's solid home defense and Diyala's struggles on the road.

Al Naft vs Diyala FC โ€” FAQ

Who will win Al Naft vs Diyala FC?
Al Naft have a 55% chance of winning, the draw is at 25%, and Diyala FC have a 20% chance. Al Naft are the favorites based on their stronger form, home advantage, and head-to-head record.
What is the win probability for Al Naft?
Al Naft have a 55% probability to win this match. This is calculated from their higher league position (5th vs 10th), better recent form, and a perfect home record against Diyala FC.
When is the Al Naft vs Diyala FC match?
The match is scheduled for Oct 9, 2026, at 17:45 local time. It is a Stars League fixture in Iraq.
What are the odds for the match?
Odds for this match are not currently available. Check back closer to kickoff for 1X2 betting odds.
What is the head-to-head record between Al Naft and Diyala FC?
In the last 4 meetings, Al Naft have won 2, Diyala FC have won 1, and 1 match ended in a draw. Al Naft won both home games against Diyala.
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