Football tips: Naft vs Al Shorta - predictions and betting guide

There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.

There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.

Naft form and stats

When playing at home, Naft have managed 4 wins, 2 draws and suffered 4 defeats from 10 games.

The Naft supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Al Hudod in Iraqi League and win 3-0. In the preceding match a 2-0 victory visiting Erbil.

Naft have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Al Sina'a Stadium with 18 goals in 10 matches. On the other hand, Naft have conceded 13 goals.

Al Shorta form and stats

The away team, who have the most points (24) away in Iraqi League, have been very comfortable on their travels so far, racking up 7 wins, 3 draws and only 0 losses. Al Shorta are enjoying a nice run from their away games now, having played ten in a row without losing.

Al Shorta's last game was the home draw against Al Zawra'a (0-0). Ahead of that match was the victory versus Naft Al-Wasat at their stadium, the result 1-0.

Al Shorta have scored more than twice per away game on average, an impressive attacking display. They have 21 goals from 10 away matches. Al Shorta are tight as a drum on their travels, having allowed the opposition only 4 goals away.

Head 2 Head

Al Shorta - Naft 2-0 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Naft-Al Shorta H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Naft 0 wins, Al Shorta 2 wins, 8 draws.

Naft missing players

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