ERBIL, Iraq (Interstat) — Erbil hosts Al Kahrabaa SC on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in an Iraqi League matchup that pits a surging home side against a visiting team mired in a deep slump.

Erbil enters the contest riding momentum after a 1-0 victory over Al Karkh SC on Saturday, May 2. That result extended a solid stretch for the club, which has lost just once in its last 10 league matches. Over that span, Erbil posted five wins and four draws, outscoring opponents 13-5. The defense has been particularly stingy, recording four clean sheets in the last six games.

Al Kahrabaa SC, conversely, arrives in desperate need of a turnaround. The visitors have lost eight of their last 10 league fixtures, including a 3-1 defeat at home to Al Karkh on Monday, April 27. The defense has been a persistent problem, conceding 20 goals in those 10 outings. The club’s only bright spot in recent weeks was a 2-0 win over Al Mina’a SC on April 9, which remains its sole victory in the last nine matches.

The most recent head-to-head meeting between the sides ended in a 0-0 draw on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at Al Kahrabaa’s home ground. Wednesday’s contest will be the first matchup in Erbil this season.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-0 victory for the home side.

Erbil will look to its balanced attack, which has seen contributions from multiple scorers during the recent unbeaten run. The midfield has controlled possession effectively, while the backline has limited opponents’ chances.

Al Kahrabaa will aim to snap its skid by tightening defensively and capitalizing on set pieces. The team has struggled to generate consistent offense, scoring just one goal in its last three matches.

Following Wednesday’s game, Erbil travels to face Al Najaf SC on Monday, May 11. Al Kahrabaa returns home to host Newroz on the same day.