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

As Naft prepare to host Al-Shorta on March 21, 2026, with kick-off at 17:30, this IRAQ: Super League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Naft, currently 13th in the standings with 28 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 27 points. They've earned 15 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 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 5 goals scored.

Al-Shorta, sitting 2nd with 48 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 17 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Naft and Al-Shorta have favored Al-Shorta, with Al-Shorta claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-4). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

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

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

Looking ahead, Naft are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Naft 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: Naft's fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Al-Shorta's games average 2.9 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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