Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai vs Al Sharjah tips and predictions

Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai look to build on recent showings

There's 12 points separating the two sides as second place Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai get set to host sixth place Al Sharjah.

It won't be long after this gets underway before the home side establishes a firm foothold on the match. It's odds-on for several goals. This will be entertaining.

It's hard to see anything outside of a home win but their short price is not one to get stuck into. It's just that Al Sharjah aren't likely to pose a legitimate threat to this side.

The hosts go into the match having impressed in their home games. They've won 5 in a row.

Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai have scored two or more goals in all of their recent 11 matches.

Sometimes Al Sharjah have lacked foundations to resist pressure. They have conceded at least once in 19 of their last 20 matches. It's unlikely they'll have the wherewithal to keep the hosts out.

The last time these two sides met was in April and Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai won with a 4-3 scoreline and they'll be looking for a repeat performance. That results means that Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai have won 2 of the last 3 fixtures between these sides. They may not be that relevant but the head-to-head stats could be an indication of what will unfold.

The sportsbooks believe that both sides can get in on the act despite the favouritism for Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai. However, the odds-against for the BTTS No looks slightly more tempting here.