Iraq Stars League · Round 8 23-12-2025 23:30 Tuesday match between Duhok and Al Najaf in the Iraqi Premier League (or another competition if theyre meeting in a cup): Al Najaf comes into this match as the favorites based on their consistent form in the league, while Duhok will likely need to put in an extra defensive shift to avoid conceding. If the match is in a cup competition, the dynamic can shift based on knockout rules, with Duhok looking to defend deeper and hit on the counter. Duhok will be stronger defensively at home, but their ability to break down a team like Al Najaf will depend on the efficiency of their counter-attacks and set-piece play. Duhok will need to be clinical in any opportunities they get. Al Najaf, on the other hand, should control the tempo with their possession and attacking play. Their quality in the final third, combined with a solid defense, makes them the favorites going into this match.