Al Shorta vs Arbil: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 May

Prediction Match Centre
Al Shorta
WWWLW
2nd place in Iraqi Premier League
1
0-2
Al Shorta
Win Probability 45%
20/05/2026 10:00
Arbil
DWLWW
3rd place in Iraqi Premier League
Iraqi Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Al Shorta vs Arbil on 20 May 2026 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Al Shorta vs Arbil preview before placing your bet.

  • Al Shorta will face Arbil in Iraqi Premier League on May 20, 2026 at 10:00.
  • Al Shorta are currently 2nd with 80 points after 38 matches.
  • Arbil sit 3rd with 80 points from 38 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.00.
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
10:00

2026-05-20

Al Shorta vs Arbil - Prediction & Odds

Al Shorta
Al Shorta
Arbil
Arbil
2026-05-20 10:00
45
28
27
1
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.50
2.00
FT
0-2 0-1
-
weather
29°C
STANDINGS UP TO 20/05/2026
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
24/10/2025 08:35
Arbil Arbil
1 - 0
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ SL
28/04/2025 09:30
Arbil Arbil
0 - 2
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ SL
04/01/2025 06:00
Al Shorta Al Shorta
4 - 1
Arbil Arbil
IRQ SL
21/04/2024 10:30
Arbil Arbil
2 - 4
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ SL
09/11/2023 11:30
Al Shorta Al Shorta
2 - 1
Arbil Arbil
IRQ SL
25/04/2023 07:30
Al Shorta Al Shorta
2 - 1
Arbil Arbil
IRQ SL
Arbil
4
67%
Draw
0
0%
Al Shorta
2
33%
Al Shorta Al Shorta Last 6 matches
15/05/2026 10:00
Dyala 0 - 2 Al Shorta
IRQ SL
10/05/2026 10:00
Al Shorta 1 - 0 Al Gharraf
IRQ SL
05/05/2026 07:30
Newroz SC(IRQ) 0 - 3 Al Shorta
IRQ SL
01/05/2026 07:00
Al Shorta 1 - 0 Al-Naft
IRQ SL
26/04/2026 07:00
Naft Misan 2 - 2 Al Shorta
IRQ SL
22/04/2026 07:00
Al Shorta 3 - 1 Al Qasim Sport Club
IRQ SL
Win
83%
Draw
17%
Lost
0%
Last 6 matches Arbil Arbil
16/05/2026 10:00
Arbil 0 - 1 Newroz SC(IRQ)
IRQ SL
11/05/2026 07:30
AL Najaf 1 - 4 Arbil
IRQ SL
06/05/2026 07:30
Arbil 2 - 2 AI Kahrabaa
IRQ SL
02/05/2026 07:00
Arbil 1 - 0 Al Karkh
IRQ SL
27/04/2026 09:30
Al Talaba 2 - 3 Arbil
IRQ SL
23/04/2026 09:30
Al Quwa Al Jawiya 1 - 1 Arbil
IRQ SL
Win
50%
Draw
33%
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
38
 Arbil
Arbil
38
Goals
Scored
35
Avg. per game
0.92
Conceded
13
Avg. per game
0.34
Scored
23
Avg. per game
0.61
Conceded
12
Avg. per game
0.32
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 38 matches
YesNo
27 (71%)11 (29%)
In last 38 matches
NoYes
18 (47%)20 (53%)
Al Shorta

Al Shorta

Recent matches

Arbil

Arbil

Under /Over

(74%)28 10(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)27 11(29%)

Under /Over

(34%)13 25(66%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)9 29(76%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

/Yes

(50%)19 19(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)19 19(50%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Al Shorta Al Shorta
Arbil Arbil
Shots
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
Total shots
11.56 avg / game
Blocked
18 total
Avg. 2.57
Arbil
Arbil
Total shots
10.00 avg / game
Blocked
9 total
Avg. 1.29
Al Shorta Al Shorta Pass Arbil Arbil
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
 Arbil
Arbil
3005
Avg. 79.08 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
2499
Avg. 65.76 / game
 Arbil
Arbil
1872
Avg. 49.26 / game
OTHERS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
38
Played games
Arbil
Arbil
38
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.42
16
Clean sheets
15
0.39
6.26
238
Corners
134
3.53
9.47
360
Throw-ins
389
10.24
0.32
12
Offsides
32
0.84
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
DISCIPLINARY
Arbil
Arbil
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.58
60
Yellow card
79
2.08
0.11
4
Red card
3
0.08
6.29
239
Fouls
352
9.26
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
NEXT MATCHES
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How We Build the Al Shorta vs Arbil Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Al Shorta vs Arbil on 20 May 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 Arbil 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 Arbil'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 Arbil 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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