Al Shorta vs AL Najaf: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 12 April

Al Shorta
WWWWW
1st place in Iraqi Premier League
1
1-0
FT
12/04/2025 16:30
AL Najaf
DWDDL
14th place in Iraqi Premier League
Iraqi Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Al Shorta vs AL Najaf on 12 April 2025 (kick-off: 16:30) 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 1st with 87 points after 38 matches.
  • AL Najaf sit 14th with 46 points from 38 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Al Shorta to win with probability 58%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Al Shorta, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. AL Najaf have no wins, while 3 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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2025-04-12

Al Shorta vs AL Najaf - Prediction & Odds

Al Shorta
Al Shorta
AL Najaf
AL Najaf
2025-04-12 16:30
58
26
16
1
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.25
1.53
FT
1-0 1-0
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weather
STANDINGS UP TO 12/04/2025
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Al Shorta Al Shorta
87 38 26 9 3 75 23 52
02 Al Zawraa Al Zawraa
77 38 23 8 7 56 28 28
03 Zakho Zakho
71 38 20 11 7 57 25 32
04 Al Talaba Al Talaba
63 38 18 9 11 40 27 13
05 Al Quwa Al Jawiya Al Quwa Al Jawiya
60 38 17 9 12 51 43 8
06 Al-Naft Al-Naft
59 38 15 14 9 32 27 5
07 Duhok Duhok
57 38 16 9 13 44 42 2
08 Al Karma SC Al Karma SC
56 38 15 11 12 43 35 8
09 Newroz SC(IRQ) Newroz SC(IRQ)
53 38 14 11 13 46 41 5
10 Al Qasim Sport Club Al Qasim Sport Club
52 38 13 13 12 43 43 0
11 Naft Misan Naft Misan
51 38 14 9 15 42 46 -4
12 Arbil Arbil
50 38 15 5 18 49 61 -12
13 AI Kahrabaa AI Kahrabaa
49 38 12 13 13 39 41 -2
14 AL Najaf AL Najaf
46 38 11 13 14 37 36 1
15 Al Karkh Al Karkh
46 38 12 10 16 40 49 -9
16 AL Minaa AL Minaa
43 38 11 10 17 39 44 -5
17 Dyala Dyala
41 38 10 11 17 31 50 -19
18 Naft Al Junoob Naft Al Junoob
33 38 8 9 21 32 55 -23
19 Al-Hudod Al-Hudod
26 38 8 2 28 37 79 -42
20 Karbalaa Karbalaa
22 38 4 10 24 27 65 -38
Head To Head
10/01/2025 14:00
AL Najaf AL Najaf
0 - 0
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ D1
01/07/2024 18:30
AL Najaf AL Najaf
2 - 2
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ D1
19/12/2023 18:30
Al Shorta Al Shorta
2 - 0
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ D1
25/06/2023 16:15
AL Najaf AL Najaf
0 - 5
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ D1
02/02/2023 14:00
Al Shorta Al Shorta
1 - 0
AL Najaf AL Najaf
IRQ D1
23/06/2022 16:30
AL Najaf AL Najaf
0 - 0
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ D1
Al Shorta
3
50%
Draw
3
50%
AL Najaf
0
0%
Al Shorta Al Shorta Last 6 matches
04/04/2025 18:00
Zakho 2 - 0 Al Shorta IRQ D1
30/03/2025 20:30
Al Shorta 4 - 0 Al Quwa Al Jawiya IRQ D1
13/03/2025 18:15
Naft Misan 0 - 4 Al Shorta IRQ D1
09/03/2025 20:30
Al Shorta 4 - 0 Karbalaa IRQ D1
04/03/2025 19:30
Al Talaba 0 - 2 Al Shorta IRQ D1
27/02/2025 14:00
Al Shorta 0 - 0 Mosul FC IRQ C
Win
67%
Draw
17%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches AL Najaf AL Najaf
04/04/2025 15:30
Al Karkh 1 - 0 AL Najaf IRQ D1
29/03/2025 20:30
AL Najaf 3 - 1 Al-Hudod IRQ D1
12/03/2025 18:15
AL Minaa 1 - 1 AL Najaf IRQ D1
08/03/2025 20:30
AL Najaf 1 - 2 Al Zawraa IRQ D1
03/03/2025 17:30
Al Qasim Sport Club 1 - 2 AL Najaf IRQ D1
19/02/2025 11:30
AL Najaf 1 - 2 Arbil IRQ D1
Win
33%
Draw
17%
Lost
50%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Iraqi Premier League
Played games
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
266
 AL Najaf
AL Najaf
230
Goals
Scored
442
Avg. per game
1.66
Conceded
224
Avg. per game
0.84
Scored
244
Avg. per game
1.06
Conceded
240
Avg. per game
1.04
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 266 matches
YesNo
220 (83%)46 (17%)
In last 266 matches
NoYes
153 (67%)77 (33%)
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
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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 12 April 2025 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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