At the conclusion of today's matches in the 32nd round of the Iraqi Stars League, the International Stadium will host an anticipated match at 8:30 PM between the Police and Al-Karkh, in a game that holds utmost importance for both teams, especially for the Qaythara team looking to maintain its position at the top of the standings and continue its pursuit of the title.

The Police enter the match with high morale, having continued their strong performances this season, currently occupying second place with 65 points, tied with the leaders Al-Zawraa based on direct encounters, while also having an important postponed match against Duhok. The players under Egyptian coach Moamen Soliman know that mistakes are not allowed at this sensitive stage, as every point could mean getting closer or further away from the league trophy, especially given the strong competition among several teams at the top.

The Police team boasts the strongest defense in the league so far, having conceded only 19 goals, and relies on great cohesion between its lines, led by a number of local and international stars. The match against Al-Karkh is seen as an opportunity to continue applying pressure on Al-Zawraa, or even to take the lead outright in case of a slip-up by the competitor.

On the other hand, Al-Karkh enters the match in thirteenth place with 39 points, and is considered one of the teams that has shown stable performance under difficult circumstances, especially since the team relies on a young group led by the rising coach Ahmed Abdul-Jabbar, who has received wide praise this season for his attacking style and boldness in facing the big teams. Al-Karkh hopes to achieve a positive result that proves its ability to compete with the top teams and brings it closer to safety zones.

The first leg between the two teams ended with a 2-1 victory for the Police, but Al-Karkh showed respectable capabilities at that time and was a strong opponent, which increases the likelihood of witnessing a closely contested and open match with all possibilities.

The audience expected at the International Stadium will be in for one of the strongest encounters of the round, given its technical and scheduling value, especially since any slip at this time could cost a lot, whether in the title race or in the battle for survival in the league.