ZAKHO, Iraq (Interstat) — Zakho hosts Erbil on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in an Iraqi League matchup that a game simulator projects will end in a 1-1 draw.

The two sides met most recently Feb. 14, when Zakho won 1-0 at Erbil. Since then, both teams have shown mixed form.

Zakho enters Thursday’s game after a 2-2 draw at Al Mina’a SC on Sunday, May 24. Prior to that, Zakho lost 2-1 at Newroz on May 20, drew 1-1 at Al Najaf SC on May 16, lost 2-1 to Diyala FC on May 11 and lost 3-1 at Al Karkh SC on May 6. Zakho also drew 1-1 at Naft on April 27, beat Al Kahrabaa SC 2-1 on April 23, drew 1-1 with Al Zawra’a SC on April 8, beat Amanat Baġdād SC 2-1 on April 3, beat Duhok 1-0 on March 30 and lost 2-0 to Al Shorta SC on March 26.

Erbil’s most recent game was a 2-0 win at Al Shorta SC on Wednesday, May 20. That followed a 1-0 loss at home to Newroz on May 16, a 4-1 win at Al Najaf SC on May 11, a 2-2 draw at Al Kahrabaa SC on May 6, a 1-0 win at Al Karkh SC on May 2, a 1-1 draw at Al Quwa Al Jawiya SC on April 23, a 2-0 win at Al Qassim SC on April 18, a 2-0 win at Naft on April 14, a 2-2 draw vs. Mosul SC on April 9, a 0-0 draw at Al Gharaf SC on April 5 and a 1-1 draw at Al Zawra’a SC on March 31.

Erbil’s season includes five wins, four draws and one loss in its last 10 matches. Zakho has two wins, three draws and five losses in its past 10.

Thursday’s match will be played in Iraq. Kickoff time has not been announced.

Following the game, Zakho travels to face Al Quwa Al Jawiya SC on Tuesday, June 2.