This should be quite a match, with Al Shorta in 1st and Al Kahrabaa in 5th. Here's all you need to know!
- Al Shorta have the fewest conceded goals (23) in Iraqi League
- Al Kahrabaa have the most points from losing position (16) in Iraqi League
This has all the signs of an intriguing fixture with lots of action and energy as both contenders are well renewed since they last ran out on the pitch. Let's get started!
Al Shorta form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Al-Shaab Stadium as Al Shorta have scored 25 goals to get 40 points from 17 games. The overall stats in the Iraqi League are 12-4-1 (wins-draws-losses). Al Shorta has recorded two wins in a row here at Al-Shaab Stadium, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.
No payout for Shorta in their previous match, an away game at Karbala that ended in defeat 0-1. The first setback in the shape of a loss after going undefeated in five league fixtures.
Previous to that game, a home match hosting Al-Qasim in a game that was won 1-0.Trouble hitting the net? In this team's last 10 league games, 8 have contained less than three goals (under 2.5).
Al Shorta are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 25 goals in 17 games. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 2 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Defensively Al Shorta have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (8 in 17 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Al Kahrabaa form and stats
9-5-4 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Al Kahrabaa in their Iraqi League matches away. Visiting Al Kahrabaa has seen their last two away games both end with a tied score and one point each.
Kahrabaa has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Duhok for a 2-2 draw.
Prior to that match, a home win 1-0 against Al Hudod.Lacking goals? 8 of this club's latest 10 league rounds have contained two goals or less.
The travelling fans enjoy Al Kahrabaa's attacking play in away games, having scored 27 goals in 18 league matches away. Kahrabaa have conceded 20 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Al Shorta have won at least one point in the last 9 matches (6-3-0) versus Al Kahrabaa.Al Kahrabaa - Al Shorta 1-3 was the outcome when these two contenders last met, some time ago this season.
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| Al Shorta | Al Kahrabaa | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 35 | 17 | 4 | Played | P | 4 | 18 | 35 |
| 22 | 12 | 2 | Won | W | 2 | 9 | 16 |
| 7 | 4 | 2 | Drew | D | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 56 | 25 | 5 | Scored | S | 5 | 27 | 46 |
| 23 | 8 | 3 | Conceded | C | 4 | 20 | 35 |
| 97% | 94% | 75% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 89% |
| 57% | 47% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 83% | 71% |
| 43% | 35% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 25% | 50% | 46% |
| 23% | 18% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 22% | 23% |
| 6% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 6% | 3% |
| 37% | 35% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 61% | 51% |
| 49% | 59% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 28% | 37% |
| 17% | 12% | 25% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 11% | 23% |
| 4.1 | 4.7 | 3.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 1 | 1.3 | 3.5 |
| 2.9 | 2.8 | 1.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2.8 | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| 1.4 | 1.8 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | 8.8 | 7.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4.8 | 4.5 | 7.4 |
| 2.5 | 3.6 | 2.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 63% | 40% | 43% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 100% | 95% | 59% |
| 4.1 | 5 | 4.3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 6 | 4.5 | 6.3 |
| 1.5 | 2.1 | 2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 1.2 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
- Al Kahrabaa have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Al Kahrabaa have the most points from losing position (16) in Iraqi League
- Al Kahrabaa have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Al Kahrabaa haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Al Shorta have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Al Shorta have the fewest conceded goals (23) in Iraqi League
- Al Shorta have the fewest conceded goals (8) at home in Iraqi League
- Al Shorta have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (7) in Iraqi League
- Al Shorta have the most clean sheets (10) at home in Iraqi League
- Al Shorta have the most points (40) at home in Iraqi League
- Al Shorta have the most scored goals in the first half (28) in Iraqi League
- Al Shorta have the the best goal difference (+17) at home in Iraqi League
- Al Shorta have the the best goal difference (+33) in Iraqi League
- Al Shorta is in the best form (5-0-1) in Iraqi League
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Al Shorta | 35 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 56 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 15 | 33 | 73 |
| 2 | Al Quwa Al Jawiya | 35 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 57 | 25 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 26 | 10 | 32 | 69 |
| 3 | Al Zawra'a | 35 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 47 | 31 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 61 |
| 4 | Al Talaba | 35 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 47 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 59 |
| 5 | Al Kahrabaa | 35 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 46 | 35 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 20 | 11 | 59 |
| 6 | Al Najaf | 35 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 42 | 37 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 53 |
| 7 | Erbil | 35 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 39 | 37 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 22 | 23 | 2 | 52 |
| 8 | Karbala | 35 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 35 | 33 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 2 | 49 |
| 9 | Newroz SC | 35 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 42 | 39 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 21 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 3 | 48 |
| 10 | Duhok | 35 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 32 | 35 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 18 | -3 | 48 |
| 11 | Al Karkh | 35 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 38 | 34 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 47 |
| 12 | Naft Maysan | 35 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 40 | 50 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 33 | -10 | 47 |
| 13 | Al Hudod | 35 | 9 | 19 | 7 | 37 | 34 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 3 | 46 |
| 14 | Zakho | 35 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 35 | 37 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 22 | -2 | 40 |
| 15 | Naft Al-Janoob | 35 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 31 | 37 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 22 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 15 | -6 | 39 |
| 16 | Al-Qasim | 35 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 29 | 34 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 19 | -5 | 37 |
| 17 | Naft Al-Wasat | 35 | 5 | 21 | 9 | 24 | 28 | 18 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 14 | -4 | 36 |
| 18 | Naft | 35 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 36 | 50 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 26 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 24 | -14 | 33 |
| 19 | Al Sinaah | 35 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 25 | 50 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 20 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 30 | -25 | 27 |
| 20 | Al Diwaniya | 35 | 2 | 6 | 27 | 24 | 77 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 38 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 39 | -53 | 12 |