Al Zawra'a vs Al Shorta Prediction

Iraqi League · Thu 26 Feb 2026
Iraq flag Iraq : Iraqi League
Al Zawra'aLLLDL
1 - 2
Full time · HT 1 - 1
Al ShortaWWDWD
Kick-offThu 26 Feb, 19:30
Our tip2 ✓
GoalsUnder 2.5
Confidence55%

Full-time report

Our tip2 ✓
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSNo ✗
Over/Under 2.5Under 2.5 ✗

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Al Zawra'aLLLDL
07 Nov 26HAl-Jolan SC0 - 3Iraqi League
03 Nov 26HAl Riffa1 - 1AGCFF Gulf Champions League
31 Oct 26ADiyala0 - 2Iraqi League
28 Oct 26HAl Nasr0 - 1AGCFF Gulf Champions League
23 Oct 26HAl Shorta0 - 2Iraqi League
Al ShortaWWDWD
18 Oct 26HAl Karkh1 - 1Iraqi League
13 Oct 26AEast Bengal II3 - 2AFC Cup
08 Oct 26AAl Talaba0 - 0Iraqi League
19 Sep 26HAl Kahrabaa2 - 0Iraqi League
16 Sep 26HAl Seeb1 - 0AFC Cup

Head to head

Al Zawra'a 4 · Draws 3 · Al Shorta 5 (12 meetings, last 10 below)

13 Apr 26Al Shorta1 - 2Al Zawra'aIraqi League
26 Feb 26Al Zawra'a1 - 2Al ShortaIraqi League
22 Apr 25Al Shorta0 - 1Al Zawra'aIraqi League
08 Feb 25Al Zawra'a0 - 0Al ShortaIraqi League
14 Jul 24Al Zawra'a0 - 2Al ShortaIraqi League
11 Feb 24Al Shorta2 - 2Al Zawra'aIraqi League
17 Mar 23Al Zawra'a2 - 1Al ShortaIraqi League
15 Oct 22Al Shorta2 - 1Al Zawra'aIraqi League
18 Jun 22Al Shorta2 - 0Al Zawra'aIraqi League
05 Jan 22Al Zawra'a1 - 2Al ShortaIraqi League

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Our prediction

Al Shorta to win

Double chance
12  •  Al Zawra'a or Al Shorta
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips on Al Zawra'alast 20 tipped matches
10/2050%
Our tips on Al Shortalast 20 tipped matches
7/2035%
Our tips in Iraqi Leaguelast 30 days
15/4038%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 40%Under 2.5: 60%
Expected goals
1.08Al Zawra'a
2.29Total
1.21Al Shorta

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 13%
0 – 1 Al Shorta win 12% Our pick
1 – 0 Al Zawra'a win 11%
0 – 0 Draw 10%
1 – 2 Al Shorta win 8% ✓ Final score

Final score: 1 – 2 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Al Zawra'a43%
Draw11%
Al Shorta46%

Al Zawra'a vs Al Shorta preview and result

Al Zawra'a and Al Shorta met in the Iraqi League on Thursday 26 February 2026 at 19:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 2, 1 - 1 at half time.

Our model gives Al Zawra'a a 43% chance of winning, the draw 11% and Al Shorta 46%. Our pick was Al Shorta to win with 55% confidence. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Al Zawra'a or Al Shorta) covers two of the three results.

Goals: we expect about 2.3 goals (1.1 for Al Zawra'a, 1.2 for Al Shorta). The chance of three or more goals is 40%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (75% confidence). 3 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Al Zawra'a have 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-L-D-L), scoring 1 and conceding 9. Al Shorta have 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-W-D-W-D), scoring 7 and conceding 3. In their last 10 meetings, Al Zawra'a won 4, Al Shorta won 5 and 3 ended level.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Al Zawra'a vs Al Shorta?

Our pre-match prediction is Al Shorta to win (55% confidence). Win chances: Al Zawra'a 43%, draw 11%, Al Shorta 46%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Al Zawra'a vs Al Shorta?

We expect about 2.3 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 40%).

What time is Al Zawra'a vs Al Shorta?

Al Zawra'a vs Al Shorta (Iraqi League) was played on Thursday 26 February 2026 at 19:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Al Zawra'a vs Al Shorta?

The double chance 12 (Al Zawra'a or Al Shorta) covers two outcomes. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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