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

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

Zakho, currently 8th in the standings with 51 points from 33 games, trail the leaders by 29 points. They've earned 30 points from 17 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Al Najaf, sitting 19th with 16 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 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.

Recent meetings between Zakho and Al Najaf have favored Zakho, with Al Najaf claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Diyala, Zakho recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Al Najaf's last outing came against Erbil, where they secured a 1-4 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Zakho are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Zakho and Al Najaf 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: Zakho's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Al Najaf's games average 2.4 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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