Al Shorta vs Al Quwa Al Jawiya: prediction and stats
Iraqi LeagueRegular Season - 18Kick-off on December 25, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Al-Shaab Stadium, Baghdād
The Footlab model makes Al Quwa Al Jawiya the favourite at 39%, against 28% for a draw and 33% for Al Shorta. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Al Shorta vs Al Quwa Al Jawiya?
A very open match: only 11 Elo points separate Al Shorta (1,703) and Al Quwa Al Jawiya (1,714).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Al Shorta have 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats; Al Quwa Al Jawiya have 9, 5 and 1.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Al-Jolan SC(away) | 1-0 | Iraqi League |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Al-Karma(away) | 1-2 | Iraqi League |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Karbala(home) | 1-1 | Iraqi League |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Al Minaa Basra(home) | 0-0 | Iraqi League |
| May 28, 2026 | Al Karkh(away) | 2-0 | Iraqi League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Ghaz Al Shamal(home) | 1-1 | Iraqi League |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Erbil(away) | 1-1 | Iraqi League |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Newroz(away) | 3-3 | Iraqi League |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Zakho(home) | 3-2 | Iraqi League |
| May 28, 2026 | Naft Maysan(away) | 2-0 | Iraqi League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Al Shorta win(s), 4 draw(s), 0 Al Quwa Al Jawiya win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Al Shorta 3-3 Al Quwa Al Jawiya | Iraqi League |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Al Quwa Al Jawiya 1-1 Al Shorta | Iraqi League |
| Mar 30, 2025 | Al Shorta 4-0 Al Quwa Al Jawiya | Iraqi League |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Al Quwa Al Jawiya 1-2 Al Shorta | Iraqi League |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Al Shorta 1-1 Al Quwa Al Jawiya | Iraqi League |
| Nov 23, 2023 | Al Quwa Al Jawiya 2-2 Al Shorta | Iraqi League |
Last archived meeting: Al Shorta vs Al Quwa Al Jawiya on Mar 31, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Al Shorta score 1.5 and concede 0.8 goals per match over their last 15; Al Quwa Al Jawiya score 2.0 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 47% probability of over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Shorta | 1.5 | 0.8 | 7 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
| Al Quwa Al Jawiya | 2.0 | 1.2 | 3 | 11/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Al Shorta sit 10th in Iraqi League (4 points from 3 matches) and Al Quwa Al Jawiya sit 12th (3 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Al Shorta | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 12 | Al Quwa Al Jawiya | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Al Shorta vs Al Quwa Al Jawiya?
- The Footlab model makes Al Quwa Al Jawiya the favourite at 39%, against 28% for a draw and 33% for Al Shorta.
- Where and when is Al Shorta vs Al Quwa Al Jawiya played?
- Al Shorta vs Al Quwa Al Jawiya is played on December 25, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Al-Shaab Stadium, in the Iraqi League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 47% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.