vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Al Quwa Al Jawiya are thirteenth on 7 points after seven rounds: one win, four draws and two defeats, ten goals scored and eleven conceded. At home the record is two draws and a defeat in three games (2-3); on the road one win, two draws and a defeat in four games, 8-8 on goals. Over their last five they lost, won, lost and, further back, drew twice. Diyala are tenth on 8 points from seven matches: two wins, two draws and three defeats, twelve goals scored and thirteen conceded. On the road they have two defeats and one draw in three games (3-6); at home the record is better, two wins, a defeat and a draw in four games, 9-7 on goals. Over their last five they won, lost twice and, further back, drew twice. The competition average is 2.24 goals per game. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.