ZAKHO VS NAFT - IRAQ: SUPER LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEW
IRAQ: SUPER LEAGUE MATCH DETAILS: ZAKHO VS NAFT
As Zakho prepare to host Naft on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.
ZAKHO PREVIEW IN IRAQ: SUPER LEAGUE
Zakho, currently 8th in the standings with 30 points from 18 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 16 points from 8 home 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 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
NAFT PREVIEW IN IRAQ: SUPER LEAGUE
Naft, sitting 14th with 21 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 9 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR ZAKHO VS NAFT
Recent meetings between Zakho and Naft have been competitive, with Zakho claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1).
The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.
In their previous league match against Erbil, Zakho recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.
Naft's last outing came against Erbil, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a standard system.
Looking ahead, Zakho are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Zakho and Naft 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 AND PREDICTION FOR ZAKHO VS NAFT
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Zakho's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Naft's games average 1.5 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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