The Iraqi Premier League continues with the matches of the thirteenth round, starting today, Thursday, amid anticipation for important confrontations where teams aim to gather points and improve their standings in the table, with the matches spread over four days featuring all twenty clubs.
Today, Thursday, three matches are taking place: Al-Kahraba hosts Zakho at 1:00 PM, while Diyala faces Al-Mina at 1:45 PM, and Mosul meets Duhok at 3:30 PM.
Competitions will continue on Friday with three more matches, where Nawruz plays against Karbala, Al-Talaba faces Gas Al-Shamal, and Al-Kahrama goes up against Naft Maysan.
On Saturday, two matches will be held, with Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya facing Al-Karkh, while Al-Zawraa meets Al-Jawlan in a clash where both teams aim to enhance their points tally.
The round will conclude on Sunday with two matches, where Erbil hosts Al-Gharaf at 1:30 PM, and Al-Shorta will play against Naft at 4:00 PM, in one of the highlights of the round given the closeness of the teams' levels and their positions in the table.
In terms of the league standings before the commencement of the round, Al-Kahrama tops the list with 27 points, followed by Naft with 25 points, while Al-Zawraa is in third place with 21 points, ahead of Al-Shorta based on direct confrontations, both having the same points total.
This round holds significant importance due to the fierce competition among the top teams, as well as the other teams' efforts to improve their standings and distance themselves from the lower positions, making the matches over these four days a focal point for Iraqi fans.
Thirteenth round match schedule:
Today Matches
Thursday Al-Kahraba × Zakho
Thursday Diyala × Al-Mina
Thursday Mosul × Duhok