Al-Karma vs Al Shorta: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Al Karma prepare to host Al-Shorta on April 17, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Al Karma, currently 6th in the standings with 50 points from 28 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 32 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Al-Shorta, sitting 2nd with 59 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 24 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Al Karma and Al-Shorta have favored Al-Shorta, with Al-Shorta claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Al Najaf, Al Karma recorded a 3-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Al-Shorta's last outing came against Al Zawraa, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Al Karma are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al Karma and Al-Shorta are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Al Karma's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Al-Shorta's games average 3.2 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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