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

As Al-Shorta prepare to host Diyala on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Al-Shorta, currently 2nd in the standings with 35 points from 16 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 24 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Diyala, sitting 9th with 28 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Al-Shorta and Diyala have favored Al-Shorta, with Al-Shorta claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

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

Diyala's last outing came against Al Karma, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Al-Shorta are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al-Shorta and Diyala 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-Shorta's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Diyala's games average 2.1 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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