Al Shorta vs Al Talaba: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 March

Al Shorta
WWWLW
2nd place in Iraqi Premier League
1
3-3
FT
17/03/2026 16:15
Al Talaba
LDLDD
6th place in Iraqi Premier League
Iraqi Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Al Shorta vs Al Talaba on 17 March 2026 (kick-off: 16:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Al Shorta vs Al Talaba preview before placing your bet.

  • Al Shorta will face Al Talaba in Iraqi Premier League on March 17, 2026 at 16:15.
  • Al Shorta are currently 2nd with 80 points after 38 matches.
  • Al Talaba sit 6th with 65 points from 38 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.65.
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
16:15

2026-03-17

Al Shorta vs Al Talaba - Prediction & Odds

Al Shorta
Al Shorta
Al Talaba
Al Talaba
2026-03-17 16:15
55
26
19
1
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.25
1.65
FT
3-3 2-1
-
weather
16°C
STANDINGS UP TO 17/03/2026
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
26/12/2025 11:00
Al Talaba Al Talaba
1 - 0
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ SL
08/07/2025 15:30
Al Shorta Al Shorta
1 - 1
Al Talaba Al Talaba
IRQ C
04/03/2025 15:30
Al Talaba Al Talaba
0 - 2
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ SL
05/10/2024 13:00
Al Shorta Al Shorta
1 - 0
Al Talaba Al Talaba
IRQ SL
23/06/2024 12:30
Al Shorta Al Shorta
3 - 2
Al Talaba Al Talaba
IRQ SL
19/02/2024 11:59
Al Talaba Al Talaba
2 - 1
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ SL
Al Talaba
4
67%
Draw
1
17%
Al Shorta
1
17%
Al Shorta Al Shorta Last 6 matches
12/03/2026 16:15
Mosul FC 0 - 1 Al Shorta
IRQ SL
07/03/2026 16:15
Duhok 2 - 1 Al Shorta
IRQ SL
02/03/2026 14:00
Al Shorta 2 - 0 AI Kahrabaa
IRQ SL
26/02/2026 14:30
Al Zawraa 1 - 2 Al Shorta
IRQ SL
21/02/2026 14:00
Al Shorta 2 - 1 Dyala
IRQ SL
16/02/2026 14:15
Al Shorta 3 - 2 Al Duhail
ACLE
Win
83%
Draw
0%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Al Talaba Al Talaba
12/03/2026 14:00
AI Kahrabaa 1 - 2 Al Talaba
IRQ SL
06/03/2026 14:00
Al Talaba 2 - 0 Al Qasim Sport Club
IRQ SL
28/02/2026 14:00
Naft Misan 0 - 1 Al Talaba
IRQ SL
20/02/2026 16:15
Al Talaba 1 - 2 Al Quwa Al Jawiya
IRQ SL
13/02/2026 10:30
Al Karkh 0 - 2 Al Talaba
IRQ SL
05/02/2026 10:30
Al Karma SC 1 - 1 Al Talaba
IRQ SL
Win
67%
Draw
17%
Lost
17%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Iraqi Premier League
Played games
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
38
 Al Talaba
Al Talaba
38
Goals
Scored
69
Avg. per game
1.82
Conceded
32
Avg. per game
0.84
Scored
53
Avg. per game
1.39
Conceded
38
Avg. per game
1.00
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 38 matches
YesNo
34 (89%)4 (11%)
In last 38 matches
NoYes
32 (84%)6 (16%)
Al Shorta

Al Shorta

Recent matches

Al Talaba

Al Talaba

Under /Over

(74%)28 10(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(74%)28 10(26%)

Under /Over

(34%)13 25(66%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(21%)8 30(79%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

/Yes

(50%)19 19(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)22 16(42%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Al Shorta Al Shorta
Al Talaba Al Talaba
Shots
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
Total shots
11.56 avg / game
Blocked
18 total
Avg. 2.57
Al Talaba
Al Talaba
Total shots
8.47 avg / game
Blocked
13 total
Avg. 1.86
Al Shorta Al Shorta Pass Al Talaba Al Talaba
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
55%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
53%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
3434
Avg. 90.37 / game
 Al Talaba
Al Talaba
2852
Avg. 75.05 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
2499
Avg. 65.76 / game
 Al Talaba
Al Talaba
1938
Avg. 51.00 / game
OTHERS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
38
Played games
Al Talaba
Al Talaba
38
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.42
16
Clean sheets
12
0.32
6.26
238
Corners
125
3.29
9.47
360
Throw-ins
397
10.45
0.32
12
Offsides
21
0.55
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
DISCIPLINARY
Al Talaba
Al Talaba
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.58
60
Yellow card
94
2.47
0.11
4
Red card
4
0.11
6.29
239
Fouls
291
7.66
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
NEXT MATCHES
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NEXT MATCHES
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How We Build the Al Shorta vs Al Talaba Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Al Shorta vs Al Talaba on 17 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 Shorta vs Al Talaba 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 Talaba'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 Talaba 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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