Al Zawraa vs Al Shorta: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 March

Al Zawraa

W L D W W

3rd place in Iraqi Premier League

2 - 1

17/03/2023 14:00

Al Shorta

W L W W W

1st place in Iraqi Premier League

Iraqi Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Al Zawraa vs Al Shorta on 17 March 2023 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Al Zawraa vs Al Shorta preview before placing your bet.

Al Zawraa are currently 3rd with 68 points after 38 matches.
Al Shorta sit 1st with 85 points from 39 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Al Shorta, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Al Zawraa have 2 wins, 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 %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 17/03/2023

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

01 Al Shorta	85	39	26	7	6	65	25	40
02 Al Quwa Al Jawiya	78	38	23	9	6	62	26	36
03 Al Zawraa	68	38	18	14	6	50	32	18
04 Al Talaba	66	38	19	9	10	52	39	13
05 AI Kahrabaa	62	38	17	11	10	51	38	13
06 Karbalaa	59	38	16	11	11	41	32	9
07 Arbil	58	38	16	10	12	44	39	5
08 AL Najaf	53	38	14	11	13	44	43	1
09 Al Karkh	51	38	13	12	13	40	36	4
10 Newroz SC(IRQ)	51	38	14	9	15	45	43	2
11 Naft Misan	50	37	13	11	13	41	53	-12
12 Al-Hudod	49	39	10	19	10	41	39	2
13 Duhok	49	37	11	16	10	33	38	-5
14 Naft Al Junoob	43	38	9	16	13	34	40	-6
15 Zakho	42	38	9	15	14	39	42	-3
16 Al Qasim Sport Club	40	38	9	13	16	31	40	-9
17 Al-Naft	40	38	9	13	16	39	50	-11
18 Naft Alwasat	36	38	5	21	12	26	34	-8
19 Al Sinaah	28	38	7	7	24	26	54	-28
20 Al Diwaniya	12	38	2	6	30	25	86	-61

Head To Head

15/10/2022 13:00

Al Shorta

2 - 1

Al Zawraa

IRQ D1

18/06/2022 13:30

Al Shorta

2 - 0

Al Zawraa

IRQ D1

05/01/2022 10:45

Al Zawraa

1 - 2

Al Shorta

IRQ D1

24/02/2021 10:00

Al Zawraa

1 - 0

Al Shorta

IRQ D1

25/10/2020 08:00

Al Shorta

1 - 1

Al Zawraa

IRQ D1

28/09/2019 11:00

Al Zawraa

2 - 0

Al Shorta

INT CF

Al Zawraa

33%

Draw

17%

Al Shorta

50%

Al Zawraa Last 6 matches

01/03/2023 11:15

Duhok 1 - 1 Al Zawraa IRQ D1

24/02/2023 07:00

Al Karkh 2 - 2 Al Zawraa IRQ D1

19/02/2023 13:30

Al Zawraa 2 - 2 Al-Hudod IRQ D1

10/02/2023 07:30

Al Zawraa 2 - 2 Naft Al Junoob IRQ D1

05/02/2023 07:30

Naft Misan 1 - 3 Al Zawraa IRQ D1

31/01/2023 12:30

Al Zawraa 0 - 0 Al Quwa Al Jawiya IRQ D1

Win

17%

Draw

83%

Lost

Last 6 matches Al Shorta

07/03/2023 11:15

Al Shorta 6 - 3 Masafi Al Janoob IRQ C

28/02/2023 11:15

Al-Hudod 2 - 2 Al Shorta IRQ D1

23/02/2023 13:20

Al Shorta 3 - 0 Naft Misan IRQ D1

18/02/2023 11:30

AI Kahrabaa 1 - 3 Al Shorta IRQ D1

11/02/2023 12:30

Al Shorta 3 - 1 Karbalaa IRQ D1

07/02/2023 09:30

Al Qasim Sport Club 0 - 2 Al Shorta IRQ D1

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Iraqi Premier League

Played games

Goals

Scored

327

Avg. per game

1.29

Conceded

198

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored

442

Avg. per game

1.66

Conceded

224

Avg. per game

0.84

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 254 matches

YesNo

196 (77%)58 (23%)

In last 254 matches

NoYes

220 (83%)46 (17%)

Al Zawraa

Recent matches

Al Shorta

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

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 Zawraa

Al Shorta

Shots

Al Zawraa

Total shots

10.86 avg / game

Blocked

48 total

Avg. 2.29

Al Shorta

Total shots

10.33 avg / game

Blocked

61 total

Avg. 2.90

Al Zawraa Pass Al Shorta

Total passes

5759

Avg. 411 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

8456

Avg. 423 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Al Zawraa

254

Played games

Al Shorta

266

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.43

109

Clean sheets

125

0.47

3.81

968

Corners

1103

4.15

1.85

470

Throw-ins

666

2.50

0.31

Offsides

0.27

0.12

GK saves

0.25

Al Zawraa

DISCIPLINARY

Al Shorta

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.43

362

345

1.30

0.09

0.09

1.66

422

Fouls

505

1.90

0.75

191

Tackles

259

0.97

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Al Zawraa vs Al Shorta Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Al Zawraa vs Al Shorta on 17 March 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 Zawraa vs Al Shorta Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Al Zawraa'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 Zawraa and Al Shorta sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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