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Al Shorta takes on Al-Ahli Jeddah at Al-Zawraa Stadium in a decisive AFC Champions League fixture. Historically, Al-Ahli Jeddah has shown consistent superiority on the pitch, especially in recent encounters. The tactical battle will likely focus on Al-Ahli's offensive fluidity versus Al Shorta's defensive resilience, promising an intriguing clash.
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These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
Over 2.5 goals is the most probable outcome given the attacking records and previous fixture trends, especially considering Al-Ahli Jeddah's high goal tally.
Expect Al-Ahli Jeddah to lead at halftime and maintain their advantage for full-time, based on their recent scoring patterns and dominance in previous head-to-heads.
Both teams have demonstrated goal-scoring ability, but Al-Ahli Jeddah's consistent offensive output makes Both Teams To Score (BTTS) Yes a strong option.
Considering recent performances, betting on Al-Ahli Jeddah with an Asian handicap of -1.0 appears promising given their historical dominance and attacking strength.
Al-Ahli Jeddah is strongly favored to beat Al Shorta on December 22, 2025, with a likely margin of over 1.5 goals due to their superior attacking form and historical results. The tactical differences and recent performances support this forecast.
Historically, Al-Ahli Jeddah has a commanding lead over Al Shorta, winning 80% of their last encounters, including recent victories showing consistent dominance both at home and away.
No significant injury or suspension concerns have been publicly reported for either team ahead of this fixture.
Expected formations are a 4-2-3-1 for Al-Ahli Jeddah and a 4-2-3-1 or 5-3-2 for Al Shorta, emphasizing midfield stability for both, with Al-Ahli favoring an attacking style.
Al-Ahli Jeddah enters the match with a solid form, winning 67% of their last 5 games, and averaging 2.4 goals per game. Conversely, Al Shorta has struggled recently, with only a 7% form in their last 5 matches and poor defensive records, suggesting a tough challenge for the home side.
See below all the main information for this match.
Al-Ahli Jeddah has a strong historical record against Al Shorta, winning 80% of their recent encounters. They are currently in good form with a 67% recent success rate, and their attacking efficiency has been impressive, scoring an average of 2.4 goals per game.
Al-Ahli Jeddah's tactical approach typically involves a 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasizing possession and counter-attacks, while Al Shorta often employs a 4-2-3-1 or a 5-3-2, focusing on defensive solidity and quick transitions. These contrasting styles could lead to an engaging battle of tactics.
Al-Ahli Jeddah is generally more aggressive in pressing with a pressing intensity of 86%, compared to Al Shorta's 33%. Jeddah prefers an attacking style, whereas Al Shorta leans towards a possession-based game. These differences are likely to influence the match's tempo and flow.
Based on recent form and historical data, Al-Ahli Jeddah is favored to win the match on December 22, 2025, against Al Shorta. The analysis suggests a dominant performance, possibly with a margin of over 1.5 goals, reflecting their attacking prowess.