All eyes are on Al-Zawraa Stadium on Saturday evening, June 28, 2025, where one of the matches of round 37 of the Iraqi Stars League will take place, bringing together Al-Karma and Al-Kahrabaa at 9:30 PM, in a match that carries more than one title, even though the results of both teams do not affect the top or bottom of the standings.

The first leg match between the two sides in the first phase ended in a 1-1 draw, but much has changed since then, especially on the part of Al-Karma Club, which entered the league for the first time this season and succeeded in stealing the spotlight, while Al-Kahrabaa maintained its usual position as a mid-table team enjoying relative stability.

No one expected Al-Karma Club to show such strength and competitiveness in its first season in the Iraqi Stars League, but the team from western Iraq proved otherwise. Thanks to an ambitious sports project and clear financial support, it managed to leave a strong mark, currently occupying seventh place with 55 points before two rounds from the end of the season.

Al-Karma includes a group of prominent players and is expected to be a serious contender for the title next season, as the club's administration has already begun to move to strengthen the squad with several important signings, reflecting an ambition that is not limited to mere survival but is aimed directly at the top.

This confrontation represents an opportunity for the technical staff to test some new elements and think of multiple playing styles in preparation for the upcoming season, while it represents an additional opportunity for fans to celebrate a successful first season by all standards.

On the other hand, Al-Kahrabaa continues to provide its usual performances as a model representative of mid-table clubs. The team, led by national coach Rady Shneeshil, currently occupies the thirteenth position with 45 points and seems safe from relegation without competing for the top positions.

Al-Kahrabaa has talented elements, but they lack consistency, which may be one of the reasons for the fluctuations in their results this season. However, the team's performance has been relatively stable, and they hope to conclude their season with a positive result against a team that has proven its worth this season.

Although the match does not directly affect the overall standings or the battle for the title or relegation, it represents a real test of Al-Karma's ambitions, which wants to show its seriousness in the upcoming competition, while Al-Kahrabaa aims to secure its footing in the safe zone of the table and finish the season with a strong performance.

Al-Karma is expected to play in an open attacking style, benefiting from the balance it has shown in recent rounds, while Al-Kahrabaa relies on defensive organization and discipline, a style that coach Rady Shneeshil knows well. The midfield battle could be crucial in determining the identity of the victor.