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 are currently 2nd with 80 points after 38 matches.
  • Al Talaba sit 6th with 65 points from 38 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Al Shorta to win with probability 55%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Al Shorta, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Al Talaba have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.
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 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 Shorta
3
50%
Draw
1
17%
Al Talaba
2
33%
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

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 Talaba
Al Talaba
233
Goals
Scored
194
Avg. per game
0.73
Conceded
92
Avg. per game
0.35
Scored
120
Avg. per game
0.52
Conceded
98
Avg. per game
0.42
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 266 matches
YesNo
151 (57%)115 (43%)
In last 266 matches
NoYes
99 (42%)134 (58%)
Al Shorta

Al Shorta

Recent matches

Al Talaba

Al Talaba

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(20%)9 36(80%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Al Shorta Al Shorta
Al Talaba Al Talaba
Shots
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
Total shots
10.33 avg / game
Blocked
61 total
Avg. 2.90
Al Talaba
Al Talaba
Total shots
9.31 avg / game
Blocked
13 total
Avg. 1.86
Al Shorta Al Shorta Pass Al Talaba Al Talaba
Total passes
8456
Avg. 423 / game
Accurate
83%
Ball possession
53%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
52%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
18091
Avg. 68.01 / game
 Al Talaba
Al Talaba
15235
Avg. 65.39 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
13050
Avg. 49.06 / game
 Al Talaba
Al Talaba
10959
Avg. 47.03 / game
OTHERS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
266
Played games
Al Talaba
Al Talaba
233
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.47
125
Clean sheets
79
0.34
4.15
1103
Corners
754
3.24
2.50
666
Throw-ins
397
1.70
0.27
71
Offsides
24
0.10
0.25
66
GK saves
0
0.00
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
DISCIPLINARY
Al Talaba
Al Talaba
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.30
345
Yellow card
362
1.55
0.09
23
Red card
16
0.07
1.90
505
Fouls
299
1.28
0.97
259
Tackles
0
0.00
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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