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

As Al-Shorta prepare to host Naft on May 1, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Al-Shorta, currently 2nd in the standings with 64 points from 31 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 38 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 defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Naft, sitting 13th with 39 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 17 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Al-Shorta and Naft have favored Al-Shorta, ending in a 1-1 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Naft Maysan, Al-Shorta recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Naft's last outing came against Zakho, 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 Naft 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 3.8 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Naft's games average 1.2 goals, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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