Al Shorta vs AL Najaf: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 19 December

Al Shorta
DWWDW
1st place in Iraqi Premier League
1
2-0
FT
19/12/2023 14:30
AL Najaf
WWDDL
4th place in Iraqi Premier League
Iraqi Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Al Shorta vs AL Najaf on 19 December 2023 (kick-off: 14:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Al Shorta vs AL Najaf preview before placing your bet.

  • Al Shorta will face AL Najaf in Iraqi Premier League on December 19, 2023 at 14:30.
  • Al Shorta are currently 1st with 87 points after 38 matches.
  • AL Najaf sit 4th with 67 points from 38 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.50.
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
14:30

2023-12-19

Al Shorta vs AL Najaf - Prediction & Odds

Al Shorta
Al Shorta
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
2023-12-19 14:30
60
25
15
1
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.25
1.50
FT
2-0 1-0
-
weather
STANDINGS UP TO 19/12/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Al Shorta Al Shorta
87 38 26 9 3 76 36 40
02 Al Quwa Al Jawiya Al Quwa Al Jawiya
82 38 24 10 4 68 32 36
03 Al Zawraa Al Zawraa
75 38 21 12 5 54 23 31
04 AL Najaf AL Najaf
67 38 19 10 9 45 28 17
05 Zakho Zakho
67 38 17 16 5 37 20 17
06 Duhok Duhok
58 38 14 16 8 41 33 8
07 Newroz SC(IRQ) Newroz SC(IRQ)
56 38 15 11 12 61 49 12
08 Al Talaba Al Talaba
53 38 13 14 11 40 38 2
09 Al-Hudod Al-Hudod
50 38 13 11 14 38 47 -9
10 Naft Misan Naft Misan
47 38 10 17 11 41 40 1
11 Al-Naft Al-Naft
46 38 10 16 12 37 44 -7
12 AL Minaa AL Minaa
42 38 10 12 16 38 59 -21
13 AI Kahrabaa AI Kahrabaa
41 38 8 17 13 47 51 -4
14 Arbil Arbil
41 38 9 14 15 46 50 -4
15 Al Karkh Al Karkh
39 38 7 18 13 36 45 -9
16 Karbalaa Karbalaa
37 38 8 13 17 39 60 -21
17 Al Qasim Sport Club Al Qasim Sport Club
36 38 7 15 16 39 53 -14
18 Naft Al Junoob Naft Al Junoob
35 38 8 11 19 29 43 -14
19 Baghdad Baghdad
31 38 6 13 19 33 53 -20
20 Naft Alwasat Naft Alwasat
16 38 1 13 24 24 65 -41
Head To Head
25/06/2023 12:15
AL Najaf AL Najaf
0 - 5
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ D1
02/02/2023 10:00
Al Shorta Al Shorta
1 - 0
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ D1
23/06/2022 12:30
AL Najaf AL Najaf
0 - 0
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ D1
10/01/2022 09:10
Al Shorta Al Shorta
1 - 0
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ D1
08/04/2021 12:45
AL Najaf AL Najaf
3 - 1
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ D1
13/12/2020 12:30
Al Shorta Al Shorta
0 - 0
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ D1
AL Najaf
3
50%
Draw
2
33%
Al Shorta
1
17%
Al Shorta Al Shorta Last 6 matches
15/12/2023 07:30
Al-Hudod 0 - 4 Al Shorta
IRQ D1
08/12/2023 11:59
Al Shorta 2 - 0 Zakho
IRQ D1
05/12/2023 07:30
Baghdad 1 - 2 Al Shorta
IRQ D1
02/12/2023 10:00
Al Shorta 0 - 1 Al-Naft
IRQ D1
23/11/2023 07:30
Al Quwa Al Jawiya 2 - 2 Al Shorta
IRQ D1
09/11/2023 14:30
Al Shorta 2 - 1 Arbil
IRQ D1
Win
67%
Draw
17%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches AL Najaf AL Najaf
14/12/2023 07:30
Baghdad 1 - 2 AL Najaf
IRQ D1
09/12/2023 10:00
AL Najaf 0 - 0 Naft Al Junoob
IRQ D1
06/12/2023 07:30
AL Minaa 2 - 1 AL Najaf
IRQ D1
02/12/2023 11:59
AL Najaf 0 - 0 Al Zawraa
IRQ D1
24/11/2023 11:59
Duhok 1 - 0 AL Najaf
IRQ D1
10/11/2023 11:59
AL Najaf 0 - 2 Karbalaa
IRQ D1
Win
17%
Draw
33%
Lost
50%
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
38
 AL Najaf
AL Najaf
39
Goals
Scored
43
Avg. per game
1.13
Conceded
20
Avg. per game
0.53
Scored
28
Avg. per game
0.72
Conceded
15
Avg. per game
0.38
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 38 matches
YesNo
27 (71%)11 (29%)
In last 38 matches
NoYes
21 (54%)18 (46%)
Al Shorta

Al Shorta

Recent matches

AL Najaf

AL Najaf

Under /Over

(84%)32 6(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(59%)23 16(41%)

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(15%)6 33(85%)

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)14 25(64%)

/Yes

(55%)21 17(45%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)15 24(62%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Al Shorta Al Shorta
AL Najaf AL Najaf
Shots
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
Total shots
10.79 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
Total shots
8.96 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Al Shorta Al Shorta Pass AL Najaf AL Najaf
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
54%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
49%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
2456
Avg. 64.63 / game
 AL Najaf
AL Najaf
2432
Avg. 62.36 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
1905
Avg. 50.13 / game
 AL Najaf
AL Najaf
1638
Avg. 42.00 / game
OTHERS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
38
Played games
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
39
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.39
15
Clean sheets
18
0.46
3.97
151
Corners
86
2.21
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 Najaf
AL Najaf
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.39
53
Yellow card
48
1.23
0.13
5
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 Najaf Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Al Shorta vs AL Najaf on 19 December 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 Najaf 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 Najaf'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 Najaf 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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