Al Shorta vs Zakho: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 December

Al Shorta

D W W D W

1st place in Iraqi Premier League

2-0

08/12/2023 11:59

Zakho

D L W W D

5th place in Iraqi Premier League

Iraqi Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Al Shorta vs Zakho on 08 December 2023 (kick-off: 11:59) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Al Shorta vs Zakho preview before placing your bet.

Al Shorta are currently 1st with 87 points after 38 matches.
Zakho sit 5th with 67 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Al Shorta to win with probability 54%.
Head-to-head history favors Al Shorta, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Zakho 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

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

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Coef.

Score.

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Weather

11:59

2023-12-08

Al Shorta vs Zakho - Prediction & Odds

Al Shorta

Zakho

2023-12-08 11:59

STANDINGS UP TO 08/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Al Shorta	87	38	26	9	3	76	36	40
02 Al Quwa Al Jawiya	82	38	24	10	4	68	32	36
03 Al Zawraa	75	38	21	12	5	54	23	31
04 AL Najaf	67	38	19	10	9	45	28	17
05 Zakho	67	38	17	16	5	37	20	17
06 Duhok	58	38	14	16	8	41	33	8
07 Newroz SC(IRQ)	56	38	15	11	12	61	49	12
08 Al Talaba	53	38	13	14	11	40	38	2
09 Al-Hudod	50	38	13	11	14	38	47	-9
10 Naft Misan	47	38	10	17	11	41	40	1
11 Al-Naft	46	38	10	16	12	37	44	-7
12 AL Minaa	42	38	10	12	16	38	59	-21
13 AI Kahrabaa	41	38	8	17	13	47	51	-4
14 Arbil	41	38	9	14	15	46	50	-4
15 Al Karkh	39	38	7	18	13	36	45	-9
16 Karbalaa	37	38	8	13	17	39	60	-21
17 Al Qasim Sport Club	36	38	7	15	16	39	53	-14
18 Naft Al Junoob	35	38	8	11	19	29	43	-14
19 Baghdad	31	38	6	13	19	33	53	-20
20 Naft Alwasat	16	38	1	13	24	24	65	-41

Head To Head

30/05/2023 11:59

Zakho

0 - 1

Al Shorta

IRQ D1

25/12/2022 11:30

Al Shorta

1 - 0

Zakho

IRQ D1

02/03/2022 06:30

Zakho

1 - 1

Al Shorta

IRQ D1

21/10/2021 10:15

Al Shorta

3 - 2

Zakho

IRQ D1

05/03/2021 09:00

Al Shorta

2 - 1

Zakho

IRQ D1

05/11/2020 07:30

Zakho

0 - 0

Al Shorta

IRQ D1

Al Shorta

67%

Draw

33%

Zakho

Al Shorta Last 6 matches

05/12/2023 07:30

Baghdad 1 - 2 Al Shorta IRQ D1

02/12/2023 10:00

Al Shorta 0 - 1 Al-Naft IRQ D1

23/11/2023 07:30

Al Quwa Al Jawiya 2 - 2 Al Shorta IRQ D1

09/11/2023 14:30

Al Shorta 2 - 1 Arbil IRQ D1

03/11/2023 14:30

AL Minaa 0 - 3 Al Shorta IRQ D1

30/10/2023 14:30

Al Shorta 2 - 1 Karbalaa IRQ D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Zakho

04/12/2023 07:30

Zakho 1 - 0 Newroz SC(IRQ) IRQ D1

25/11/2023 11:59

Arbil 0 - 2 Zakho IRQ D1

10/11/2023 14:30

Zakho 0 - 0 Al Talaba IRQ D1

04/11/2023 11:59

Duhok 0 - 0 Zakho IRQ D1

31/10/2023 14:30

Zakho 1 - 1 AL Najaf IRQ D1

27/10/2023 11:59

Al Quwa Al Jawiya 2 - 1 Zakho IRQ D1

Win

33%

Draw

50%

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

Goals

Scored

248

Avg. per game

0.93

Conceded

132

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored

149

Avg. per game

0.62

Conceded

129

Avg. per game

0.54

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 266 matches

YesNo

163 (61%)103 (39%)

In last 266 matches

NoYes

113 (47%)128 (53%)

Al Shorta

Recent matches

Zakho

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

(22%)10 35(78%)

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

Zakho

Shots

Al Shorta

Total shots

10.33 avg / game

Blocked

61 total

Avg. 2.90

Zakho

Total shots

9.10 avg / game

Blocked

16 total

Avg. 2.00

Al Shorta Pass Zakho

Total passes

8456

Avg. 423 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Al Shorta

266

Played games

Zakho

241

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.47

125

Clean sheets

0.39

4.15

1103

Corners

420

1.74

2.50

666

Throw-ins

390

1.62

0.27

Offsides

0.14

0.25

GK saves

0.00

Al Shorta

DISCIPLINARY

Zakho

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.30

345

271

1.12

0.09

0.11

1.90

505

Fouls

279

1.16

0.97

259

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Al Shorta vs Zakho Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Al Shorta vs Zakho on 08 December 2023 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 Zakho 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 Zakho'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 Zakho 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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