Al Jazira
- Al Jazira, who are third with 18 points from 10 matches, have an excellent league record with three wins and two draws in their last five.
- Marino Pusic’s side are rock solid at home where they have won their last three.
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
- Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have won three and lost two of their last five in all competitions.
- Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, who are fifth with 17 points from eight games, will be in action on Saturday.
- The Dubai-based club are just one point behind Al Jazira having played two fewer games and will be full of confidence after their 3-2 win over the hosts in the UAE Pro League 2023/2024.
Head-to-Head
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have won two and drawn one of the last three meetings.
Key Players
- Al Jazira favour a controlled 4-3-3 system with their best football coming from midfield dominance where they can overload the half-spaces.
- Shabab’s best players are their wingers and central midfielders who can score and create space for others.
Betting Insights
- Shabab’s odds of 2.52 look slightly overvalued when compared with Al Jazira’s 2.78.
- The Under 2.5 goals market appeals most at 1.65 given Al Jazira are strong at the back at home and Shabab are a low-scoring away team.
Prediction
- The contrast in styles will make for an intriguing game.
- We’re siding with them to just edge out a tight game on Saturday night.
