Al-Naft vs Al-Shorta Baghdad – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

21/03/2026 at 12:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Stars League - Round 18

Chances of winning


Al-Naft
26.3%
Draw
28.4%
Al-Shorta Baghdad
45.3%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
25.9% 27.3% 46.7%

Our Initial ML Estimation

24.9% 26.2% 48.6%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Al-Naft has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.4%)
  • Al-Shorta Baghdad has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Al-Naft than the current prediction. (-1.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Al-Shorta Baghdad than the current prediction. (+3.3%)
  • Al-Naft - Al-Shorta Baghdad Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.39
    (3.53)
    3.14
    (3.35)
    1.97
    (1.96)
    12.2%
    (9.2%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    Preview Facts
    • Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 13 and 2).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Al-Naft won 1.
    • In recent matches, Al-Naft has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Al-Shorta is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Al-Shorta may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Al-Shorta could have a small edge in this match.
    • In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Al-Naft won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 4:13. (average 0.4:1.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Al-Naft won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 2:6. (average 0.5:1.5).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Al-Naft - Al-Shorta Baghdad were as follows:
    15.06.2025 Al-Shorta Baghdad - Al-Naft 4:0
    31.10.2024 Al-Naft - Al-Shorta Baghdad 0:2
    25.04.2024 Al-Naft - Al-Shorta Baghdad 1:1
    02.12.2023 Al-Shorta Baghdad - Al-Naft 0:1
    07.04.2023 Al-Shorta Baghdad - Al-Naft 1:0
    Latest results of Al-Naft
    17.03.2026 Al-Kahraba - Al-Naft 1:2
    13.03.2026 Al-Naft - Najaf 1:1
    06.03.2026 Al-Naft - Al-Karkh 0:1
    01.03.2026 Amanat Baghdad - Al-Naft 1:2
    22.02.2026 Zakho - Al-Naft 2:0
    Latest results of Al-Shorta Baghdad
    Iraqi Premier League Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Al Quwa Al Jawiya23174233:122155
    2Al Shorta22153440:182248
    3Erbil22145333:181547
    4Al Talaba23135533:201344
    5Al-Karma23126533:171642
    6Zakho22117431:171440
    7Al Zawraa22109328:181039
    8Al Karkh23108532:23938
    9Duhok2396826:23333
    10Newroz231011228:30-231
    11Diyala2278725:22329
    12Al Gharraf23851023:25-229
    13Al Naft2277823:22128
    14Al Mosul22751021:30-926
    15Al Minaa23671023:27-425
    16Al Kahraba23631424:33-921
    17Naft Missan23561226:39-1321
    18Baghdad22541321:38-1719
    19Al Najaf23231815:41-269
    20Al-Qassim2302217:52-452

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