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Zakho vs Al Shorta - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Iraq Iraq

Stars League
Fri, Nov 20, 2026
VS
01:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Zakho host Al Shorta in the Stars League. Recent form is the clearest guide to this one. Recent numbers: Zakho at 0.97 goals for, 1.56 against; Al Shorta at 1.53 for, 0.72 against. Head-to-head, Zakho have won 3 to Al Shorta's 2, with 0 draws. They last met on Mar 26, 2026, ending 0:2. The numbers (0.63 xG vs 1.25) point toward Al Shorta. The model's pick is Away (2) to win or Over 2.5 goals.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

19%
Zakho
30%
Draws
51%
Al Shorta
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Al Shorta

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

51% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Al Shorta lately — more wins on the board than Zakho.
  • 51% — that's where the model lands on Al Shorta taking it.
  • Regular Stars League form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 6.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 3%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.4%
Zakho Clean Sheet 19%
Al Shorta Clean Sheet 20%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Zakho Al Shorta
Matches Played 32 32
Wins 6 17
Draws 9 12
Losses 17 3
Goals Scored 0.97 1.53
Goals Conceded 1.56 0.72
Expected Goals (xG) 0.63 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 26, 2026 Stars League
Zakho vs Al Shorta
0:2
Jan 4, 2026 Stars League
Al Shorta vs Zakho
1:0
Jul 12, 2025 Iraq Cup
Zakho vs Al Shorta
1:0
Apr 4, 2025 Stars League
Zakho vs Al Shorta
2:0
Dec 7, 2024 Stars League
Al Shorta vs Zakho
0:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Zakho 10 / 100
Al Shorta 85 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Zakho Al Shorta

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Al Shorta Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Zakho's goal record stands at 69% scoring rate across 32 recent games.

Defensive concern: Al Shorta conceded in 50% of 32 recent games.

H2H data points to 1.40 goals as a typical output.

Solid form: Zakho remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Zakho VS Al Shorta
0.75 Goals Scored 1.38
1.13 Goals Conceded 0.5
63% Over 1.5 63%
38% Over 2.5 25%
0% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Zakho

(Home)
05 Nov
Al Kahraba
2 : 1
Zakho
31 Oct
Naft Missan
0 : 0
Zakho
22 Oct
Zakho
2 : 1
Erbil
17 Oct
Al Naft
2 : 0
Zakho
09 Oct
Zakho
0 : 1
Newroz
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Al Shorta

(Away)
08 Nov
Al Shorta
2 : 1
Al Naft
03 Nov
Al Hussein
0 : 3
Al Shorta
31 Oct
Al Shorta
1 : 1
Newroz
27 Oct
Al Shorta
1 : 1
Al Hussein
23 Oct
Al Zawraa
0 : 2
Al Shorta
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Al Karma 13 9 3 1 23:10 30
2 Newroz 13 7 5 1 18:5 26
3 Al Naft 13 7 4 2 15:7 25
4 Al Shorta 13 6 6 1 15:7 24
5 Al Golan 13 6 5 2 19:12 23
6 Al Zawraa 13 6 3 4 17:12 21
7 Erbil 13 5 5 3 16:9 20
8 Duhok 13 4 6 3 20:16 18
9 Al Minaa 13 4 5 4 12:13 17
10 Ghaz Al Shamal 13 3 7 3 9:10 16
11 Al Talaba 13 3 7 3 15:18 16
12 Diyala 13 3 5 5 15:18 14
13 Al Gharraf 13 3 5 5 9:15 14
14 Al Quwa Al Jawiya 13 2 7 4 14:14 13
15 Zakho 13 3 4 6 10:17 13
16 Al Karkh 13 3 3 7 16:21 12
17 Al Mosul 13 3 3 7 13:21 12
18 Al Kahraba 13 2 5 6 9:15 11
19 Naft Missan 13 1 6 6 8:19 9
20 Karbala 13 1 4 8 11:25 7
Promotion - AFC Champions League 2027/2028 (League phase)
Relegation - Stars League (Relegation)