Al Kahraba vs Al Shorta tips and predictions

Deadlock beckons as motivated Al Kahraba can share the spoils

There's nothing on offer in the 1X2 odds and the short price for Al Shorta renders them a terrible bet. Al Kahraba don't look likely to upset the odds but they might make the visitors stutter.

There isn't a huge amount to go on for this one but given the visitors' recent defensive record on the road, the draw is the recommendation. Al Shorta have been impressive defensively on the road. They've conceded an average of 0.8 goals per game over their last 4 matches away from home.

In previous matches between these sides 6 of the last 16 have ended in a draw.

If Al Shorta stamp their authority on the match they are likely to keep a clean sheet. It's not the best value from today's fixtures but the No BTTS bet is worth looking at. As far as the total goals line goes, it's Under 1.5 goals for this one given the prices available.

Al Kahraba have drawn 6 of their last 16 matches on their own soil while Al Shorta have drawn their last 3 matches. They drew with Newroz last Saturday. The feeling is it will be a close encounter but without finding reason to justify a home or away win in the match odds, the pick has to be with the value you'll get with the draw.