Zakho vs Diyala: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Zakho prepare to host Diyala on May 11, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Zakho, currently 8th in the standings with 51 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 26 points. They've earned 30 points from 16 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.

Diyala, sitting 11th with 43 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 22 points from 17 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 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 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Zakho and Diyala have favored Diyala, with Diyala claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Al Karkh, Zakho recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Diyala's last outing came against Gharraf, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Zakho are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Zakho and Diyala 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 2.6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Diyala's games average 2.1 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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