AMARA, Iraq (Interstat) — Naft Maysan will host Al Najaf SC on Sunday, May 24, in an Iraqi League match at their home stadium. The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. local time kickoff.

Naft Maysan enters the fixture after a 1-1 draw with Al Karma SC on May 14. The result extended a mixed run for the home side, which has won two, drawn three and lost two of its past seven matches. In its most recent victory, Naft Maysan defeated Naft 3-0 on May 10. Other recent results include a 2-1 loss at Duhok on May 5 and a 2-2 draw with Al Shorta SC on April 26.

Al Najaf SC comes off a 5-2 loss at home to Al Karkh SC on May 20. That defeat marked the team’s fourth loss in its last six matches. Prior to that, Al Najaf drew 1-1 at Zakho on May 16 and lost 4-1 at Erbil on May 11. The team’s lone win in that span came on April 17, a 2-1 victory over Newroz. Overall, Al Najaf has lost eight of its last 11 games, with two draws and one win.

The two sides met most recently on Jan. 14, when Naft Maysan won 4-2 at Al Najaf SC. That was the only head-to-head meeting listed this season.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-0 victory for Naft Maysan. The simulator uses historical data, current form and other metrics to forecast outcomes, though actual results may vary.

Naft Maysan has shown defensive resilience at home, keeping clean sheets in two of its last three home matches. Al Najaf SC has struggled on the road, losing six of its last seven away games, with the lone exception a 1-1 draw at Zakho.

Sunday’s match is part of the Iraqi League’s regular season. No playoff or relegation implications were immediately available.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. local time.