Al Shorta vs AL Najaf: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

Al Shorta
WWWLW
2nd place in Iraqi Premier League
1
2-1
FT
31/01/2026 10:30
AL Najaf
LDLLW
19th place in Iraqi Premier League
Iraqi Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Al Shorta vs AL Najaf on 31 January 2026 (kick-off: 10:30) 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 are currently 2nd with 80 points after 38 matches.
  • AL Najaf sit 19th with 23 points from 37 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Al Shorta to win with probability 75%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Al Shorta, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. AL Najaf have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
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Al Shorta vs AL Najaf - Prediction & Odds

Al Shorta
Al Shorta
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
2026-01-31 10:30
75
17
8
1
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.75
1.20
FT
2-1 1-0
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weather
20°C
STANDINGS UP TO 31/01/2026
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
12/04/2025 12:30
Al Shorta Al Shorta
1 - 0
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ SL
10/01/2025 10:00
AL Najaf AL Najaf
0 - 0
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ SL
01/07/2024 14:30
AL Najaf AL Najaf
2 - 2
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ SL
19/12/2023 14:30
Al Shorta Al Shorta
2 - 0
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ SL
25/06/2023 12:15
AL Najaf AL Najaf
0 - 5
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ SL
02/02/2023 10:00
Al Shorta Al Shorta
1 - 0
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ SL
Al Shorta
4
67%
Draw
2
33%
AL Najaf
0
0%
Al Shorta Al Shorta Last 6 matches
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
08/01/2026 08:00
Al Qasim Sport Club 1 - 7 Al Shorta IRQ SL
04/01/2026 11:30
Al Shorta 1 - 0 Zakho IRQ SL
Win
67%
Draw
33%
Lost
0%
Last 6 matches AL Najaf AL Najaf
27/01/2026 08:00
AL Najaf 1 - 2 Zakho IRQ SL
22/01/2026 12:30
Al Zawraa 2 - 0 AL Najaf IRQ SL
18/01/2026 12:30
AL Najaf 0 - 3 Al Gharraf IRQ SL
14/01/2026 10:30
AL Najaf 2 - 4 Naft Misan IRQ SL
10/01/2026 08:00
Al Karkh 2 - 0 AL Najaf IRQ SL
05/01/2026 11:30
Al Karma SC 2 - 0 AL Najaf IRQ SL
Win
0%
Draw
0%
Lost
100%
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
266
 AL Najaf
AL Najaf
230
Goals
Scored
248
Avg. per game
0.93
Conceded
132
Avg. per game
0.50
Scored
138
Avg. per game
0.60
Conceded
122
Avg. per game
0.53
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 266 matches
YesNo
163 (61%)103 (39%)
In last 266 matches
NoYes
108 (47%)122 (53%)
Al Shorta

Al Shorta

Recent matches

AL Najaf

AL Najaf

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Al Shorta Al Shorta
AL Najaf AL Najaf
Shots
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
Total shots
10.33 avg / game
Blocked
61 total
Avg. 2.90
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
Total shots
8.69 avg / game
Blocked
3 total
Avg. 1.50
Al Shorta Al Shorta Pass AL Najaf AL Najaf
Total passes
8456
Avg. 423 / game
Accurate
83%
Ball possession
53%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
49%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
18091
Avg. 68.01 / game
 AL Najaf
AL Najaf
11417
Avg. 49.64 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
13050
Avg. 49.06 / game
 AL Najaf
AL Najaf
7427
Avg. 32.29 / game
OTHERS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
266
Played games
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
230
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.47
125
Clean sheets
84
0.37
4.15
1103
Corners
488
2.12
2.50
666
Throw-ins
306
1.33
0.27
71
Offsides
22
0.10
0.25
66
GK saves
0
0.00
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
DISCIPLINARY
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.30
345
Yellow card
216
0.94
0.09
23
Red card
11
0.05
1.90
505
Fouls
231
1.00
0.97
259
Tackles
0
0.00
NEXT MATCHES
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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 31 January 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 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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