Shabab Al-Ahli and Al-Bataeh face each other on Saturday 05.16.2026, at 16:30 (UK Time), in a Arabian Gulf League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Shabab Al-Ahli's home ground, the Rashid Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC and Al Bataeh, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Shabab Al-Ahli preview
Shabab Al-Ahli heads into the match with the following record in the Arabian Gulf League: in 25 matches, Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC secured 17 victories, 6 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2.28 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Red Knights's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 22 victories so far.
Shabab Al-Ahli has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 79 goals, of which 59 were scored in the Arabian Gulf League, resulting in an average of 2.36 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Yuri Cesar Santos de Oliveira Silva, who has found the back of the net 13 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Federico Cartabia has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, Shabab Al-Ahli has conceded 17 goals in the Arabian Gulf League (an average of 0.68 per game) and 34 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.94 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Al-Bataeh preview
Al-Bataeh comes into the game with 25 matches played so far in the Arabian Gulf League. They have secured 4 victories, 8 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 0.8 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 4 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses.
Al Bataeh's attack has been highly effective, scoring 23 goals during this period. Of that total, 23 were netted in the Arabian Gulf League, with an average of 0.92 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.92.
Al Bataeh's offensive system is led by Anatole Bertrand Abang, the team's top scorer this season. The cameroonian forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Azizjon Ganiev. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 1.44 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 36 goals in 25 matches, averaging 1.44 per match.
Head to head: Shabab Al-Ahli vs Al-Bataeh
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Shabab Al-Ahli
UAE - Arabian Gulf League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D L W |
1.6 |
| Home | W D W W D |
2.2 |
| Away | D L W W L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 68% | 75% | 62% |
| Goals | 3.04 | 3.42 | 2.69 |
| Scored | 2.36 | 2.58 | 2.15 |
| Conceded | 0.68 | 0.83 | 0.54 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 58% | 31% |
| Without Conceding | 52% | 33% | 69% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 8% | 15% |
| 1st to Score | 72% | 75% | 69% |
|
xG
|
1.77 | 1.83 | 1.71 |
|
xGA
|
0.86 | 0.84 | 0.88 |
Al-Bataeh
UAE - Arabian Gulf League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L D D |
0.6 |
| Home | D L D W L |
1 |
| Away | L D D L D |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 16% | 15% | 17% |
| Goals | 2.36 | 2.31 | 2.42 |
| Scored | 0.92 | 0.77 | 1.08 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 1.54 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 46% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 12% | 15% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 46% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 72% | 15% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.31 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.24 | 1.2 | 1.27 |
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