Al Najaf vs Al Shorta: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Al Najaf prepare to host Al-Shorta on April 4, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Al Najaf, currently 19th in the standings with 12 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 47 points. They've earned 5 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Al-Shorta, sitting 2nd with 53 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 21 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Al Najaf and Al-Shorta have favored Al-Shorta, with Al-Shorta claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Gharraf, Al Najaf recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Al-Shorta's last outing came against Al Quwa Jawiya, where they secured a 3-3 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Al Najaf are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al Najaf 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 a moderate number of goals: Al Najaf's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Al-Shorta's games average 2.8 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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