Al Talaba vs Al Shorta: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Al Talaba
LDLDD
6th place in Iraqi Premier League
2
1-0
FT
26/12/2025 11:00
Al Shorta
WWWLW
2nd place in Iraqi Premier League
Iraqi Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Al Talaba vs Al Shorta on 26 December 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Al Talaba vs Al Shorta preview before placing your bet.

  • Al Talaba are currently 6th with 65 points after 38 matches.
  • Al Shorta sit 2nd with 80 points from 38 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Al Shorta to win with probability 44%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Al Shorta, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Al Talaba have one win, 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
Home team Away team
Probability %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
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Al Talaba vs Al Shorta - Prediction & Odds

Al Talaba
Al Talaba
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
2025-12-26 11:00
27
29
44
2
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.00
2.05
FT
1-0 0-0
-
weather
14°C
STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2025
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
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
30/04/2023 14:30
Al Talaba Al Talaba
0 - 3
Al Shorta Al Shorta
IRQ SL
Al Talaba
1
17%
Draw
1
17%
Al Shorta
4
67%
Al Talaba Al Talaba Last 6 matches
23/11/2025 10:00
Baghdad 2 - 1 Al Talaba IRQ SL
31/10/2025 13:30
Al Talaba 2 - 1 Naft Misan IRQ SL
26/10/2025 13:30
AL Najaf 1 - 0 Al Talaba IRQ SL
03/10/2025 13:30
Al Talaba 2 - 1 Duhok IRQ SL
25/09/2025 11:00
Al-Naft 3 - 0 Al Talaba IRQ SL
21/09/2025 13:30
Al Zawraa 1 - 1 Al Talaba IRQ SL
Win
33%
Draw
17%
Lost
50%
Last 6 matches Al Shorta Al Shorta
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
29/10/2025 11:00
Al Shorta 1 - 0 Al Karma SC IRQ SL
24/10/2025 11:35
Arbil 1 - 0 Al Shorta IRQ SL
Win
33%
Draw
0%
Lost
67%
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 Talaba
Al Talaba
233
 Al Shorta
Al Shorta
266
Goals
Scored
120
Avg. per game
0.52
Conceded
98
Avg. per game
0.42
Scored
194
Avg. per game
0.73
Conceded
92
Avg. per game
0.35
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 233 matches
YesNo
99 (42%)134 (58%)
In last 233 matches
NoYes
151 (57%)115 (43%)
Al Talaba

Al Talaba

Recent matches

Al Shorta

Al Shorta

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(20%)9 36(80%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Al Talaba Al Talaba
Al Shorta Al Shorta
Shots
Al Talaba
Al Talaba
Total shots
9.31 avg / game
Blocked
13 total
Avg. 1.86
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
Total shots
10.33 avg / game
Blocked
61 total
Avg. 2.90
Al Talaba Al Talaba Pass Al Shorta Al Shorta
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
52%
Total passes
8456
Avg. 423 / game
Accurate
83%
Ball possession
53%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Al Talaba
Al Talaba
15235
Avg. 65.39 / game
 Al Shorta
Al Shorta
18091
Avg. 68.01 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Al Talaba
Al Talaba
10959
Avg. 47.03 / game
 Al Shorta
Al Shorta
13050
Avg. 49.06 / game
OTHERS
Al Talaba
Al Talaba
233
Played games
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
266
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.34
79
Clean sheets
125
0.47
3.24
754
Corners
1103
4.15
1.70
397
Throw-ins
666
2.50
0.10
24
Offsides
71
0.27
0.00
0
GK saves
66
0.25
Al Talaba
Al Talaba
DISCIPLINARY
Al Shorta
Al Shorta
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.55
362
Yellow card
345
1.30
0.07
16
Red card
23
0.09
1.28
299
Fouls
505
1.90
0.00
0
Tackles
259
0.97
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How We Build the Al Talaba vs Al Shorta Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Al Talaba vs Al Shorta on 26 December 2025 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 Talaba vs Al Shorta Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Al Talaba's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Al Shorta'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 Talaba and Al Shorta 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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