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

As Al-Shorta prepare to host Erbil on May 20, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Al-Shorta, currently 2nd in the standings with 76 points from 35 games, are within reach of the top with 4 points behind. They've earned 44 points from 17 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Erbil, sitting 3rd with 70 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 33 points from 17 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Al-Shorta and Erbil have favored Al-Shorta, with Erbil claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Diyala, Al-Shorta recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Erbil's last outing came against Newroz FC, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Al-Shorta are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al-Shorta 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-Shorta's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Erbil's games average 2.6 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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