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

Al Shorta
WWWLW
2nd place in Iraqi Premier League
1
1-0
FT
04/01/2026 11:30
Zakho
LDLDL
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 will face Zakho in Iraqi Premier League on January 4, 2026 at 11:30.
  • Al Shorta are currently 2nd with 80 points after 38 matches.
  • Zakho sit 8th with 56 points from 38 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.73.
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
11:30

2026-01-04

Al Shorta vs Zakho - Prediction & Odds

Al Shorta
Al Shorta
Zakho
Zakho
2026-01-04 11:30
52
29
19
1
1 - 1
1 - 1
1.75
1.73
FT
1-0 1-0
-
weather
9°C
STANDINGS UP TO 04/01/2026
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
12/07/2025 13:00
Zakho Zakho
0 - 0
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ C
04/04/2025 14:00
Zakho Zakho
2 - 0
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ SL
07/12/2024 10:15
Al Shorta Al Shorta
0 - 1
Zakho Zakho
IRQ SL
19/06/2024 12:30
Zakho Zakho
0 - 0
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ SL
08/12/2023 11:59
Al Shorta Al Shorta
2 - 0
Zakho Zakho
IRQ SL
30/05/2023 11:59
Zakho Zakho
0 - 1
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ SL
Zakho
2
33%
Draw
2
33%
Al Shorta
2
33%
Al Shorta 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
0%
Lost
83%
Last 6 matches Zakho 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
0%
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
 Zakho
Zakho
38
Goals
Scored
34
Avg. per game
0.89
Conceded
19
Avg. per game
0.50
Scored
29
Avg. per game
0.76
Conceded
28
Avg. per game
0.74
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 38 matches
YesNo
25 (66%)13 (34%)
In last 38 matches
NoYes
22 (58%)16 (42%)
Al Shorta

Al Shorta

Recent matches

Zakho

Zakho

Under /Over

(74%)28 10(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)29 9(24%)

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

(39%)15 23(61%)

/Yes

(50%)19 19(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)22 16(42%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Al Shorta Al Shorta
Zakho Zakho
Shots
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
Total shots
11.56 avg / game
Blocked
18 total
Avg. 2.57
Zakho
Zakho
Total shots
9.79 avg / game
Blocked
16 total
Avg. 2.00
Al Shorta Al Shorta Pass Zakho Zakho
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
55%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
54%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
3434
Avg. 90.37 / game
 Zakho
Zakho
3513
Avg. 92.45 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
2499
Avg. 65.76 / game
 Zakho
Zakho
2080
Avg. 54.74 / game
OTHERS
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
38
Played games
Zakho
Zakho
38
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.42
16
Clean sheets
12
0.32
6.26
238
Corners
114
3.00
9.47
360
Throw-ins
362
9.53
0.32
12
Offsides
21
0.55
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
DISCIPLINARY
Zakho
Zakho
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.58
60
Yellow card
75
1.97
0.11
4
Red card
14
0.37
6.29
239
Fouls
205
5.39
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 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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