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Al Shorta vs Ghaz Al Shamal: prediction and stats

Iraqi LeagueRegular Season - 7Kick-off on September 11, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Al-Shaab Stadium, Baghdād

Al ShortaGhaz Al Shamal

The Footlab model makes Al Shorta the favourite at 49%, against 29% for a draw and 22% for Ghaz Al Shamal. The most likely score is 1-0.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Limited history for at least one of the two teams: read this prediction with caution.

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Al Shorta vs Ghaz Al Shamal?

Al Shorta starts as the favourite with a 237-point Elo edge (1,697 vs 1,460).

Al Shorta win49 %
Draw29 %
Ghaz Al Shamal win22 %

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; Ghaz Al Shamal have 0, 2 and 1.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Al Shorta
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 25, 2026Al-Jolan SC(away)1-0Iraqi League
Aug 21, 2026Al-Karma(away)1-2Iraqi League
Aug 16, 2026Karbala(home)1-1Iraqi League
Jun 2, 2026Al Minaa Basra(home)0-0Iraqi League
May 28, 2026Al Karkh(away)2-0Iraqi League
Ghaz Al Shamal
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 25, 2026Al Quwa Al Jawiya(away)1-1Iraqi League
Aug 20, 2026Al Kahrabaa(home)1-1Iraqi League
Aug 15, 2026Zakho(away)0-1Iraqi League

How many goals should we expect?

Al Shorta score 1.5 and concede 0.8 goals per match over their last 15; Ghaz Al Shamal score 0.7 and concede 1.0. The model gives a 39% probability of over 2.5 goals and 44% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Al Shorta1.50.877/156/15
Ghaz Al Shamal0.71.002/30/3

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 Ghaz Al Shamal sit 15th (2 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
10Al Shorta3111334
15Ghaz Al Shamal3021232

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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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 Ghaz Al Shamal?
The Footlab model makes Al Shorta the favourite at 49%, against 29% for a draw and 22% for Ghaz Al Shamal.
Where and when is Al Shorta vs Ghaz Al Shamal played?
Al Shorta vs Ghaz Al Shamal is played on September 11, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Al-Shaab Stadium, in the Iraqi League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 39% 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.

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