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

As Zakho prepare to host Al Talaba on April 12, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Zakho, currently 8th in the standings with 44 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 19 points. They've earned 24 points from 13 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 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Al Talaba, sitting 4th with 51 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 21 points from 13 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 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Zakho and Al Talaba have been competitive, with Al Talaba claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

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

Al Talaba's last outing came against Al Najaf, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Zakho are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Zakho and Al Talaba 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: Zakho's fixtures have averaged 1.7 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Al Talaba's games average 2.4 goals, with 5 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.

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