Al Karkh vs Zakho: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Al Karkh prepare to host Zakho on May 6, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Al Karkh, currently 8th in the standings with 49 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 25 points. They've earned 24 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Zakho, sitting 7th with 51 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 21 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Al Karkh and Zakho have favored Zakho, ending in a 1-1 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Erbil, Al Karkh recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Zakho's last outing came against Naft Maysan, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Al Karkh are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al Karkh and Zakho are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Al Karkh's fixtures have averaged 1.7 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Zakho's games average 2.4 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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