Al Shorta vs Zakho: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 04 January

Al Shorta

W W W L W

2nd place in Iraqi Premier League

1-0

04/01/2026 11:30

Zakho

L D L D L

8th place in Iraqi Premier League

Iraqi Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Al Shorta vs Zakho on 04 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:30) 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 2nd with 80 points after 38 matches.
Zakho sit 8th with 56 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Al Shorta to win with probability 52%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Al Shorta and Zakho have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, 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

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Pred

Correct

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Coef.

Score.

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Weather

11:30

2026-01-04

Al Shorta vs Zakho - Prediction & Odds

Al Shorta

Zakho

2026-01-04 11:30

STANDINGS UP TO 04/01/2026

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

01 Al Quwa Al Jawiya	89	38	27	8	3	62	28	34
02 Al Shorta	80	38	24	8	6	69	32	37
03 Arbil	80	38	23	11	4	60	30	30
04 Al Zawraa	66	38	17	15	6	50	32	18
05 Al Karma SC	65	38	17	14	7	53	26	27
06 Al Talaba	65	38	18	11	9	53	38	15
07 Al Karkh	60	38	16	12	10	51	41	10
08 Zakho	56	38	15	11	12	51	43	8
09 Newroz SC(IRQ)	54	38	16	6	16	48	47	1
10 Duhok	50	38	13	11	14	44	45	-1
11 Dyala	49	38	13	10	15	40	42	-2
12 Al-Naft	48	38	11	15	12	33	34	-1
13 Mosul FC	47	38	11	14	13	46	49	-3
14 Al Gharraf	44	38	11	11	16	40	43	-3
15 Naft Misan	43	38	11	10	17	48	57	-9
16 AL Minaa	40	38	9	13	16	38	47	-9
17 AI Kahrabaa	38	37	11	5	21	44	56	-12
18 Baghdad	32	38	8	8	22	43	71	-28
19 AL Najaf	23	37	6	5	26	31	68	-37
20 Al Qasim Sport Club	6	38	0	6	32	21	96	-75

Head To Head

12/07/2025 13:00

Zakho

0 - 0

Al Shorta

IRQ C

04/04/2025 14:00

Zakho

2 - 0

Al Shorta

IRQ SL

07/12/2024 10:15

Al Shorta

0 - 1

Zakho

IRQ SL

19/06/2024 12:30

Zakho

0 - 0

Al Shorta

IRQ SL

08/12/2023 11:59

Al Shorta

2 - 0

Zakho

IRQ SL

30/05/2023 11:59

Zakho

0 - 1

Al Shorta

IRQ SL

Al Shorta

33%

Draw

33%

Zakho

33%

Al Shorta Last 6 matches

30/12/2025 11:30

Baghdad 2 - 1 Al Shorta IRQ SL

26/12/2025 11:00

Al Talaba 1 - 0 Al Shorta IRQ SL

22/12/2025 14:15

Al Shorta 0 - 5 Al-Ahli SFC ACLE

25/11/2025 14:15

Al Hilal 4 - 0 Al Shorta ACLE

20/11/2025 10:00

Al Shorta 3 - 0 Al Karkh IRQ SL

03/11/2025 12:00

Tractor S.C. 1 - 0 Al Shorta ACLE

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Zakho

31/12/2025 09:00

Zakho 1 - 1 Al Karkh IRQ SL

27/12/2025 11:00

Al Karma SC 0 - 0 Zakho IRQ SL

23/12/2025 10:30

Al Ain 0 - 1 Zakho GCC

23/11/2025 12:30

Zakho 1 - 0 Al Qasim Sport Club IRQ SL

04/11/2025 13:00

Zakho 2 - 0 Al Ain GCC

30/10/2025 11:00

Al Gharraf 0 - 0 Zakho IRQ SL

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

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

0.49

Scored

149

Avg. per game

0.62

Conceded

130

Avg. per game

0.54

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 267 matches

YesNo

163 (61%)104 (39%)

In last 267 matches

NoYes

113 (47%)129 (53%)

Al Shorta

Recent matches

Zakho

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

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

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

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

267

Played games

Zakho

242

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.47

125

Clean sheets

0.39

4.13

1103

Corners

420

1.74

2.49

666

Throw-ins

390

1.61

0.27

Offsides

0.14

0.25

GK saves

0.00

Al Shorta

DISCIPLINARY

Zakho

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.29

345

271

1.12

0.09

0.11

1.89

505

Fouls

279

1.15

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 04 January 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 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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