Al Sharjah SCC

vs

Al Bataeh

Preview

Sharjah

• Sharjah sit 10th in the UAE Pro League with 11 points from 11 games.
• Jose Morais has made a solid start since taking charge in December 2025.
• He has installed a proactive system with high-tempo, vertical possession, aggressive pressing and fluid attacking shapes.
• Their home record has been poor with one win and three defeats from four league games this season.
• They are averaging 1.5 goals conceded per home game.

Al Bataeh

• Al Bataeh are 14th with 6 points from 11 games.
• They have won one and lost one of their last two away games.
• Farhad Majidi favours a pragmatic 4-4-2, sitting deep and looking to counter.
• Their main objective is to avoid relegation.

Head-to-Head

• Al Sharjah SCC have won one and drawn one of their last two meetings with Al Bataeh.
• One meeting was a 2-1 home victory for Sharjah in the UAE President Cup.

Key Players

• Anatole Abang - has two of Al Bataeh's last five goals.
• Ousmane Camara - has been the catalyst for Sharjah's recent results with two goals in the last five.

Betting Insights

• Sharjah are favourites at 1.70, the draw is 3.52 and Al Bataeh are 4.41.
• A straight home bet is best avoided given Sharjah's poor home form.
• Top pick: Over 2.5 goals at 1.87.
• Alternative: Both Teams to Score at 1.89.
• The contrast between Sharjah’s proactive play and Al Bataeh’s countering suggests chances for both sides.

Prediction

• Sharjah are the superior side and should take the win, but expect a tight margin because Al Bataeh are dangerous on the break.
• Likely outcome: Sharjah win, with goals from both teams.