Erbil and Newroz meet on Monday, Apr 5 at 5:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Stars League. Just 1 point separate them in the standings.

Erbil come into this fixture in good form (3W 1D 1L recently). Newroz, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 2D 0L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Erbil face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Newroz have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Newroz won 1–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Erbil a slight edge, but Newroz are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.