Al Najaf vs Erbil: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Al Najaf prepare to host Erbil on May 11, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Al Najaf, currently 19th in the standings with 16 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 61 points. They've earned 9 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Erbil, sitting 3rd with 67 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 30 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Al Najaf and Erbil have favored Erbil, with Erbil claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-3). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Baghdad, Al Najaf recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Erbil's last outing came against Al Kahrabaa, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Al Najaf are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al Najaf and Erbil 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 a moderate number of goals: Al Najaf's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Erbil's games average 2.2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

ScoresFeed.com is covering Al Najaf vs Erbil in real time, providing live score of the match, team line-ups, full match stats, and live match commentary.