Al-Naft vs Al Shorta: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 March

Al-Naft
DLDDW
12th place in Iraqi Premier League
2
1-1
FT
21/03/2026 12:30
Al Shorta
WWWLW
2nd place in Iraqi Premier League
Iraqi Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Al-Naft vs Al Shorta on 21 March 2026 (kick-off: 12:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Al-Naft vs Al Shorta preview before placing your bet.

  • Al-Naft will face Al Shorta in Iraqi Premier League on March 21, 2026 at 12:30.
  • Al-Naft are currently 12th with 48 points after 38 matches.
  • Al Shorta sit 2nd with 80 points from 38 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.91.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
Probability %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
favorite match
12:30

2026-03-21

Al-Naft vs Al Shorta - Prediction & Odds

Al-Naft
Al-Naft
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
2026-03-21 12:30
26
27
47
2
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.25
1.91
FT
1-1 0-1
-
weather
17°C
STANDINGS UP TO 21/03/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Al Quwa Al Jawiya Al Quwa Al Jawiya
89 38 27 8 3 62 28 34
02 Al Shorta Al Shorta
80 38 24 8 6 69 32 37
03 Arbil Arbil
80 38 23 11 4 60 30 30
04 Al Zawraa Al Zawraa
66 38 17 15 6 50 32 18
05 Al Karma SC Al Karma SC
65 38 17 14 7 53 26 27
06 Al Talaba Al Talaba
65 38 18 11 9 53 38 15
07 Al Karkh Al Karkh
60 38 16 12 10 51 41 10
08 Zakho Zakho
56 38 15 11 12 51 43 8
09 Newroz SC(IRQ) Newroz SC(IRQ)
54 38 16 6 16 48 47 1
10 Duhok Duhok
50 38 13 11 14 44 45 -1
11 Dyala Dyala
49 38 13 10 15 40 42 -2
12 Al-Naft Al-Naft
48 38 11 15 12 33 34 -1
13 Mosul FC Mosul FC
47 38 11 14 13 46 49 -3
14 Al Gharraf Al Gharraf
44 38 11 11 16 40 43 -3
15 Naft Misan Naft Misan
43 38 11 10 17 48 57 -9
16 AL Minaa AL Minaa
40 38 9 13 16 38 47 -9
17 AI Kahrabaa AI Kahrabaa
38 37 11 5 21 44 56 -12
18 Baghdad Baghdad
32 38 8 8 22 43 71 -28
19 AL Najaf AL Najaf
23 37 6 5 26 31 68 -37
20 Al Qasim Sport Club Al Qasim Sport Club
6 38 0 6 32 21 96 -75
Head To Head
15/06/2025 11:00
Al Shorta Al Shorta
4 - 0
Al-Naft Al-Naft
IRQ SL
31/10/2024 07:45
Al-Naft Al-Naft
0 - 2
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ SL
07/07/2024 13:00
Al Shorta Al Shorta
1 - 0
Al-Naft Al-Naft
IRQ C
25/04/2024 13:15
Al-Naft Al-Naft
1 - 1
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ SL
02/12/2023 10:00
Al Shorta Al Shorta
0 - 1
Al-Naft Al-Naft
IRQ SL
07/04/2023 14:30
Al Shorta Al Shorta
1 - 0
Al-Naft Al-Naft
IRQ SL
Al Shorta
3
50%
Draw
1
17%
Al-Naft
2
33%
Al-Naft Al-Naft Last 6 matches
05/02/2026 08:00
Arbil 3 - 1 Al-Naft
IRQ SL
01/02/2026 10:30
Al-Naft 0 - 0 Al Zawraa
IRQ SL
28/01/2026 08:00
AL Minaa 0 - 0 Al-Naft
IRQ SL
23/01/2026 08:00
Al-Naft 1 - 2 Naft Misan
IRQ SL
19/01/2026 08:00
Al-Naft 1 - 0 AI Kahrabaa
IRQ SL
14/01/2026 08:00
Al Gharraf 2 - 0 Al-Naft
IRQ SL
Win
17%
Draw
33%
Lost
50%
Last 6 matches Al Shorta Al Shorta
04/02/2026 08:00
Al Gharraf 0 - 1 Al Shorta
IRQ SL
31/01/2026 10:30
Al Shorta 2 - 1 AL Najaf
IRQ SL
27/01/2026 10:30
Al Shorta 2 - 1 Naft Misan
IRQ SL
23/01/2026 10:30
AL Minaa 1 - 1 Al Shorta
IRQ SL
17/01/2026 10:30
Al Quwa Al Jawiya 1 - 1 Al Shorta
IRQ SL
13/01/2026 08:00
Al Shorta 3 - 0 Mosul FC
IRQ SL
Win
67%
Draw
33%
Lost
0%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Iraqi Premier League
Played games
Al-Naft
Al-Naft
19
 Al Shorta
Al Shorta
19
Goals
Scored
21
Avg. per game
1.11
Conceded
14
Avg. per game
0.74
Scored
37
Avg. per game
1.95
Conceded
17
Avg. per game
0.89
Scored a goal
In last 6 home matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 home matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 19 home matches
YesNo
14 (74%)5 (26%)
In last 19 home matches
NoYes
17 (89%)2 (11%)
Al-Naft

Al-Naft

Recent matches

Al Shorta

Al Shorta

Under /Over

(68%)13 6(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(74%)14 5(26%)

Under /Over

(11%)2 17(89%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

Under /Over

(37%)7 12(63%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)9 10(53%)

/Yes

(47%)9 10(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)9 10(53%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Al-Naft Al-Naft
Al Shorta Al Shorta
Shots
Al-Naft
Al-Naft
Total shots
9.44 avg / game
Blocked
5 total
Avg. 1.25
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
Total shots
12.32 avg / game
Blocked
10 total
Avg. 2.50
Al-Naft Al-Naft Pass Al Shorta Al Shorta
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
50%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
55%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Al-Naft
Al-Naft
1533
Avg. 80.68 / game
 Al Shorta
Al Shorta
1771
Avg. 93.21 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Al-Naft
Al-Naft
1052
Avg. 55.37 / game
 Al Shorta
Al Shorta
1328
Avg. 69.89 / game
OTHERS
Al-Naft
Al-Naft
19
Played games
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
19
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.42
8
Clean sheets
9
0.47
3.79
72
Corners
110
5.79
10.53
200
Throw-ins
161
8.47
0.05
1
Offsides
6
0.32
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Al-Naft
Al-Naft
DISCIPLINARY
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.05
39
Yellow card
32
1.68
0.16
3
Red card
1
0.05
9.00
171
Fouls
118
6.21
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
NEXT MATCHES
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How We Build the Al-Naft vs Al Shorta Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Al-Naft vs Al Shorta on 21 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Iraqi Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Al-Naft vs Al Shorta Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Al-Naft's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Al Shorta's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Iraqi Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Iraqi Premier League standings and the Iraqi Premier League form table to understand exactly where Al-Naft and Al Shorta sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Iraqi Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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