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

As Al-Shorta prepare to host Naft on November 8, 2026, with kick-off at 17:00, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Al-Shorta, currently 5th in the standings with 21 points from 12 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 11 points from 7 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Naft, sitting 3rd with 25 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 6 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

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

In their previous league match against Newroz FC, Al-Shorta recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Naft's last outing came against Al Kahrabaa, where they secured a 1-0 victory 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 few goals: Al-Shorta's fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Naft's games average 1.7 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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