Four matches are scheduled for Friday in the 11th round of the Iraq Stars League, with the headline fixture bringing together Al-Zawraa and Al-Shorta at Al-Madina International Stadium, with kickoff set for 5:00 p.m.
Al-Zawraa will be eager to recover from its recent setbacks and return to winning form after consecutive defeats, going down 3–0 to Duhok before suffering a 1–0 loss to North Gas. Head coach Basim Qasim will look to field the most suitable lineup to secure a positive result and revive the team's hopes of competing for the league title.
Al-Shorta, meanwhile, will seek to get back to winning ways after recording a goalless draw against Al-Talaba and a 1–1 stalemate with Al-Karkh, taking its total to 17 points. The team will count on its domestic and foreign players, including striker Mohanad Ali, Cameroonian forward Lionel Ateba, and Hussein Ali, as it aims to claim all three points and strengthen its position in the standings.
The remaining fixtures on Friday will see Duhok face Karbala, Al-Golan take on Al-Kahrabaa, and Al-Karkh meet Mosul in the same round.
