Ghaz Al Shamal vs Al Shorta: prediction and stats
Iraqi LeagueRegular Season - 29Kick-off on April 5, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC)
The Footlab model makes Al Shorta the favourite at 46%, against 29% for a draw and 25% for Ghaz Al Shamal. 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
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 Ghaz Al Shamal vs Al Shorta?
Al Shorta starts as the favourite with a 235-point Elo edge (1,703 vs 1,467).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 3 matches in all competitions, Ghaz Al Shamal have 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats; Al Shorta have 8, 4 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Al Quwa Al Jawiya(away) | 1-1 | Iraqi League |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Al Kahrabaa(home) | 1-1 | Iraqi League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Zakho(away) | 0-1 | Iraqi League |
| 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 |
How many goals should we expect?
Ghaz Al Shamal score 0.7 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 3; Al Shorta score 1.5 and concede 0.8. The model gives a 42% probability of over 2.5 goals and 47% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghaz Al Shamal | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0 | 2/3 | 0/3 |
| Al Shorta | 1.5 | 0.8 | 7 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 3 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Ghaz Al Shamal sit 15th in Iraqi League (2 points from 3 matches) and Al Shorta sit 10th (4 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Al Shorta | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 15 | Ghaz Al Shamal | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
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 Ghaz Al Shamal vs Al Shorta?
- The Footlab model makes Al Shorta the favourite at 46%, against 29% for a draw and 25% for Ghaz Al Shamal.
- Where and when is Ghaz Al Shamal vs Al Shorta played?
- Ghaz Al Shamal vs Al Shorta is played on April 5, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC), in the Iraqi League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 42% 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.