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

As Diyala prepare to host Al-Shorta on May 15, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Diyala, currently 11th in the standings with 46 points from 34 games, trail the leaders by 31 points. They've earned 21 points from 16 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 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Al-Shorta, sitting 2nd with 73 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 29 points from 17 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Diyala and Al-Shorta have favored Al-Shorta, with Al-Shorta claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Over the past few seasons, Al-Shorta have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Zakho, Diyala recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Al-Shorta's last outing came against Gharraf, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Diyala are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Diyala 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: Diyala's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Al-Shorta's games average 3.3 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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