Al Shorta vs Al Karkh: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 May

Al Shorta
WLWWW
1st place in Iraqi Premier League
0 - 1
FT
20/05/2023 14:00
Al Karkh
DWLWL
9th place in Iraqi Premier League
Iraqi Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Al Shorta vs Al Karkh on 20 May 2023 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Al Shorta vs Al Karkh preview before placing your bet.

  • Al Shorta will face Al Karkh in Iraqi Premier League on May 20, 2023 at 14:00.
  • Al Shorta are currently 1st with 85 points after 39 matches.
  • Al Karkh sit 9th with 51 points from 38 matches.
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
STANDINGS UP TO 20/05/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Al Shorta Al Shorta
85 39 26 7 6 65 25 40
02 Al Quwa Al Jawiya Al Quwa Al Jawiya
78 38 23 9 6 62 26 36
03 Al Zawraa Al Zawraa
68 38 18 14 6 50 32 18
04 Al Talaba Al Talaba
66 38 19 9 10 52 39 13
05 AI Kahrabaa AI Kahrabaa
62 38 17 11 10 51 38 13
06 Karbalaa Karbalaa
59 38 16 11 11 41 32 9
07 Arbil Arbil
58 38 16 10 12 44 39 5
08 AL Najaf AL Najaf
53 38 14 11 13 44 43 1
09 Al Karkh Al Karkh
51 38 13 12 13 40 36 4
10 Newroz SC(IRQ) Newroz SC(IRQ)
51 38 14 9 15 45 43 2
11 Naft Misan Naft Misan
50 37 13 11 13 41 53 -12
12 Al-Hudod Al-Hudod
49 39 10 19 10 41 39 2
13 Duhok Duhok
49 37 11 16 10 33 38 -5
14 Naft Al Junoob Naft Al Junoob
43 38 9 16 13 34 40 -6
15 Zakho Zakho
42 38 9 15 14 39 42 -3
16 Al Qasim Sport Club Al Qasim Sport Club
40 38 9 13 16 31 40 -9
17 Al-Naft Al-Naft
40 38 9 13 16 39 50 -11
18 Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat
36 38 5 21 12 26 34 -8
19 Al Sinaah Al Sinaah
28 38 7 7 24 26 54 -28
20 Al Diwaniya Al Diwaniya
12 38 2 6 30 25 86 -61
Head To Head
14/12/2022 07:00
Al Karkh Al Karkh
2 - 3
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ D1
02/10/2022 11:59
Al Shorta Al Shorta
1 - 0
Al Karkh Al Karkh
INT CF
29/05/2022 14:00
Al Shorta Al Shorta
1 - 2
Al Karkh Al Karkh
IRQ D1
22/12/2021 06:45
Al Karkh Al Karkh
0 - 1
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ D1
08/05/2021 09:00
Al Karkh Al Karkh
0 - 3
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ D1
23/12/2020 13:00
Al Shorta Al Shorta
1 - 0
Al Karkh Al Karkh
IRQ D1
Al Karkh
2
33%
Draw
0
0%
Al Shorta
4
67%
Al Shorta Al Shorta Last 6 matches
16/05/2023 13:00
Al Quwa Al Jawiya 1 - 1 Al Shorta
IRQ C
11/05/2023 11:59
Naft Al Junoob 0 - 2 Al Shorta
IRQ D1
05/05/2023 14:30
Al Shorta 0 - 0 Al Quwa Al Jawiya
IRQ D1
30/04/2023 14:30
Al Talaba 0 - 3 Al Shorta
IRQ D1
25/04/2023 10:30
Al Shorta 2 - 1 Arbil
IRQ D1
19/04/2023 14:50
Naft Alwasat 1 - 0 Al Shorta
IRQ D1
Win
50%
Draw
33%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Al Karkh Al Karkh
11/05/2023 09:30
Al Karkh 0 - 0 Duhok
IRQ D1
06/05/2023 09:00
Al Karkh 1 - 2 Al-Hudod
IRQ D1
30/04/2023 12:45
Naft Misan 0 - 0 Al Karkh
IRQ D1
25/04/2023 08:15
Al Karkh 3 - 1 AI Kahrabaa
IRQ D1
18/04/2023 14:45
Karbalaa 2 - 1 Al Karkh
IRQ D1
13/04/2023 08:15
Amanat Baghdad 1 - 1 Al Karkh
IRQ C
Win
17%
Draw
50%
Lost
33%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Iraqi Premier League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
39
 Al Karkh
Al Karkh
38
Goals
Scored
33
Avg. per game
0.85
Conceded
17
Avg. per game
0.44
Scored
29
Avg. per game
0.76
Conceded
19
Avg. per game
0.50
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 39 matches
YesNo
23 (59%)16 (41%)
In last 39 matches
NoYes
23 (61%)15 (39%)
Al Shorta

Al Shorta

Recent matches

Al Karkh

Al Karkh

Under /Over

(62%)24 15(38%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(55%)21 17(45%)

Under /Over

(28%)11 28(72%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(13%)5 33(87%)

Under /Over

(36%)14 25(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

/Yes

(38%)15 24(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)18 20(53%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Al Shorta Al Shorta
Al Karkh Al Karkh
Shots
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
Total shots
9.77 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Al Karkh
Al Karkh
Total shots
8.36 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Al Shorta Al Shorta Pass Al Karkh Al Karkh
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
54%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
51%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
2429
Avg. 62.28 / game
 Al Karkh
Al Karkh
2720
Avg. 71.58 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
1820
Avg. 46.67 / game
 Al Karkh
Al Karkh
1832
Avg. 48.21 / game
OTHERS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
39
Played games
Al Karkh
Al Karkh
38
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.49
19
Clean sheets
15
0.39
3.54
138
Corners
116
3.05
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
DISCIPLINARY
Al Karkh
Al Karkh
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.15
45
Yellow card
67
1.76
0.10
4
Red card
3
0.08
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
NEXT MATCHES
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How We Build the Al Shorta vs Al Karkh Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Al Shorta vs Al Karkh on 20 May 2023 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 Shorta vs Al Karkh Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Al Shorta's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Al Karkh'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 Shorta and Al Karkh sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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