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Last 4 matches · 1W-1D-2L · +1 goal difference
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BetGenius backs No (Both Teams to Score) at 68% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Al-Ittihad FC host Shabab Al Ahli Dubai in the second round of the AFC Champions League Elite. Al-Ittihad have scored five goals in two matches, but all of those have come away from home, leaving them with a zero‑goal average at home so far. Their recent league form shows three wins, one draw and one loss, with the most recent result a 2‑3 defeat away to Al‑Hilal Saudi FC.
Shabab Al Ahli sit higher in the table with three points from one win and enjoy a solid defensive record, keeping a clean sheet in their only league game and conceding none so far. Their last five fixtures contain two wins and three draws, and they beat Al‑Ittihad 1‑0 when visiting last season.
Both sides have relatively low-scoring histories in this competition; the only head‑to‑head meeting ended 1‑0, and the overall BTTS percentage in that sample is zero. The league’s average goals per game (2.38) is higher than what has been seen when these two clubs meet.
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Ain | 2 | +7 | 6 |
| 2 | Esteghlal FC | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 3 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 2 | +3 | 6 |
| 4 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 5 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 2 | +2 | 4 |
| 6 | Al-Qadisiyah FC | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 7 | Neftchi | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 8 | Al-Nassr | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 9 | Pakhtakor | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 | Al Shamal | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 | Al-Ittihad FC | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 12 | Tractor Sazi | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 13 | Al-Gharafa | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 14 | Al-Wasl FC | 2 | -3 | 0 |
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have won 2 of the last 2 meetings.
Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →
Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Shabab Al Ahli have kept a clean sheet at home and have not conceded in their single league appearance, while Al‑Ittihad have only scored when playing away and have conceded two goals in two matches. The sole head‑to‑head encounter finished 1‑0, giving a 0% BTTS rate. Combined with modest scoring averages, the evidence points to a low likelihood of both teams finding the net.
Published October 12, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
