Al-Muharraq vs Al-Shabbab tips and predictions

Not straightforward for Al-Muharraq

The short price for Al-Muharraq renders them unbackable. Al-Shabbab don't look likely go the whole nine yards, but they can put up some resistance. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick.

These sides have impressed at the back. Solid on their own soil Al-Muharraq have conceded at an average of just 0.8 goals per game over their last 14 matches, while Al-Shabbab have been impressive defensively on the road. They have let in an average of 0.7 goals per game over their last 3 matches away from home.

Al-Muharraq are decent favourites and it is possible they just don't give anything away. It's not standout value but the No BTTS bet would be prudent.

Al-Muharraq have drawn 10 of their last 20 matches on their own soil, most recently when they drew 1-1 with Sitra in May. Al-Shabbab have drawn 11 of their last 18 away games. The conclusion is there's nothing to like about the home or away win prices so the draw is certainly food for thought. Deadlock is on the cards after what could be a close encounter.