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

As Zakho prepare to host Al-Shorta on March 26, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Zakho, currently 7th in the standings with 40 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 23 points from 11 home 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 a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Al-Shorta, sitting 3rd with 49 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 12 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 defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Zakho and Al-Shorta have favored Zakho, with Al-Shorta claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Al Mosul, Zakho recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Al-Shorta's last outing came against Naft, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Zakho are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Zakho and Al-Shorta 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 1.8 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Al-Shorta's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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