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Scheduled for February 16, 2026, at Al-Zawraa Stadium in Baghdad, the AFC Champions League clash between Al Shorta and Al-Duhail promises to be a key contest. With Al-Duhail SC showing superior recent form and a history of winning their last two meetings, our main tip is to back Al-Duhail to win and cover the +1.5 goal margin. These predictions are supported by their attacking threat and Al Shorta’s defensive vulnerabilities, making this a promising betting opportunity.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
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7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 8 | D L W W L |
| 11 |
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7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 18 | -15 | 2 | D L L L L |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Home | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Away | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0% | 43% | 57% |
| Home | 0% | 67% | 33% |
| Away | 0% | 25% | 75% |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Home | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Home | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Away | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Al Shorta hosts Al-Duhail SC in a pivotal AFC Champions League fixture. Previous head-to-heads and recent form favor Al-Duhail, with the away team winning the last two encounters comfortably. The match at Al-Zawraa Stadium is expected to be intense, but Al-Duhail’s attacking threat and solid defense give them the edge. Injuries and squad rotations should be minimal, maintaining strong lineups for both sides.
Al Shorta’s squad features experienced players like H. Ahmad in goal and M. Sadoun in defense, with recent defensive lapses noted. Al-Duhail’s strong squad includes goal threats from Almoez Ali and Edmilson Junior, supported by creative midfielders like M. Verratti and Luiz Ceará. Both teams are expected to field their strongest lineups, with limited injury concerns.
In the upcoming AFC Champions League clash between Al Shorta and Al-Duhail SC at Al-Zawraa Stadium, Al-Duhail's recent dominant form suggests they are the favorites to win and cover the +1.5 goals margin. Expect a competitive game with Al-Duhail likely to create multiple scoring opportunities. Early goals for Al Duhail could shift game dynamics, while a level at halftime might maintain betting variability. Late goals are plausible, given historical scoring patterns in this fixture.
Al Duhail’s versatile 4-2-3-1 formation allows for aggressive pressing and creative chance creation, making their attacking options a key betting angle. Expect them to dominate possession and apply high pressing, which could lead to set-piece opportunities or defensive errors from Al Shorta, who have struggled defensively. Tactical discipline and set-piece routines could be decisive in this high-stakes match.
See below all the main information for this match.
Bet on Al-Duhail SC to win, as their recent form shows dominance over Al Shorta, including a victory in the last head-to-head.
Al Duhail is likely to cover the +1.5 goals margin given their attacking strength and defensive reliability.
Look out for early goals from Al-Duhail, as their latest fixtures show strong scoring in the first half.
Al Shorta’s recent defensive record suggests moderate risk, but their home advantage may offer some resilience.
Expect Al-Duhail to control possession and dictate tempo, creating valuable opportunities for over bets.