The Al-Ramadi Stadium will host tomorrow, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, an anticipated match between the teams of Al-Karma and Zakho in the 38th and final round of the Iraqi Stars League, which kicks off at 7 PM, amidst an atmosphere that represents the end of a long season filled with fluctuations.

Al-Karma enters the match having secured their place in the safe zones of the standings, but their season has been characterized by inconsistency, as the team has shown varying levels between strong matches against the league's top teams and others where performance and results declined. Al-Karma, led by coach Ahmed Khalaf, aims to end the season in the best possible way, especially since the match is held on their home ground in front of their fans, which gives them a moral boost to reconcile with them and achieve a dignified farewell.

Although Al-Karma has lost hope for positions qualifying for external competitions, the ambition to close the season with a moral victory is still present, along with an attempt to give opportunities to some young players who could be the nucleus of the team in the upcoming season, amidst news indicating expected administrative and technical changes within the team.

As for Zakho, they enter the match with high morale after a series of impressive results under the leadership of coach Abdulghani Shahid, who has led the team to a noticeable transformation since taking over the role. The northern team has not suffered any losses in their last 8 matches, achieving 5 victories and 3 draws, scoring 13 goals while conceding only one, with 7 matches keeping a clean sheet.

Zakho, who won the first leg 1-0, is looking to repeat the victory and end the season in the best possible way, especially with the continued technical and tactical improvement of the team, which now has a clear identity in terms of performance and discipline.

Although the match does not carry relegation or title competition implications, both teams enter it with great ambitions: Al-Karma to achieve a dignified farewell, and Zakho to continue their dominance and respond to a season that saw a decline at the beginning before exploding under Shahid's leadership.