Match

Newroz vs Naft Al-Janoob: result 1-1 and analysis

Iraqi LeagueMatchday 34Kick-off on May 18, 2025 at 03:00 PM (UTC)

Newroz
1-1
Naft Al-Janoob

Full time

What was the result of Newroz vs Naft Al-Janoob?

Newroz and Naft Al-Janoob drew 1-1 on May 18, 2025.

Goalscorers

  • 25′Mahmoud AhmadNaft Al-Janoob
  • 29′Ali SalehNewroz

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Newroz have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Naft Al-Janoob have 1, 5 and 9.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Newroz
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
May 12, 2025Naft(home)0-1Iraqi League
May 8, 2025Al Najaf(away)1-0Iraqi League
May 3, 2025Al Shorta(home)0-1Iraqi League
Apr 28, 2025Al Hudod(away)2-1Iraqi League
Apr 18, 2025Al Karkh(away)2-2Iraqi League
Naft Al-Janoob
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
May 12, 2025Al Najaf(home)0-0Iraqi League
May 7, 2025Al Hudod(away)3-0Iraqi League
May 1, 2025Duhok(home)0-1Iraqi League
Apr 26, 2025Al Zawra'a(away)0-3Iraqi League
Apr 22, 2025Al Minaa Basra(home)0-1Iraqi League

What does the head-to-head say?

In the last meeting: 0 Newroz wins, 0 draws, 1 Naft Al-Janoob win.

DateScoreCompetition
Jan 9, 2025Naft Al-Janoob 2-0 NewrozIraqi League

Last archived meeting: Naft Al-Janoob vs Newroz on Jan 9, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Newroz score 1.4 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Naft Al-Janoob score 0.5 and concede 1.2.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Newroz1.41.137/156/15
Naft Al-Janoob0.51.253/155/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Newroz1375118526

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