In the 3rd round of the UAE Pro League, on September 11, 2025, a match between Shabab Al-Ahli and Bani Yas will take place. The visitors had a poor start, and such an opponent must be beaten by the ambitious team on their home ground.
Our prediction for the Shabab Al-Ahli vs Bani Yas match
The Dubai-based club reclaimed its championship title last season after a one-year hiatus. They started this season with a 2-0 victory over Al-Zafra. However, in the subsequent match they managed only a goalless draw on Al-Wahda's field. Overall, there was much work to be done by the coaching staff, especially after Renan was sent off.
The visitors from Abu Dhabi experienced a downturn last season. With 27 points, they finished in a "borderline" 12th place. So far, however, they have not scored any goals or earned any points. They first lost 0-2 on Al-Wasl's ground. Then, at home, they failed to respond to a conceded goal from Al-Ittihad Kalba. In the League Cup, they started with a 2-2 draw against Khourfakkan.
The home team, last season on their way to the championship, averaged 2.19 goals scored and 0.85 conceded per match. Their opponents averaged 1.15 goals scored and 2.04 goals conceded per match.
Shabab Al-Ahli vs Bani Yas: Key statistics and trends
Shabab Al-Ahli won four of their last six official matches
The club lost only once in eight matches, and that was in a friendly
Bani Yas has not won in their last nine encounters and lost twice in three matches this new season
Shabab Al-Ahli vs Bani Yas: Possible starting line-ups
Shabab Al-Ahli (possible line-up): Abdulla - Santos Silva, Kaiki, Planic, Igor - Breno Carsado Lemos, Maksimovich, Guilherme Bala, Yuri Cesar, Kartabia - Mateus Dias Lima
Bani Yas (possible line-up): Al-Danani - Joao Victor, Hashemi, Toure, Al-Nubi - Hunt, Pereira, Mozgovoy - Young, Niacate, Godwin
Previous matches: Shabab Al-Ahli vs Bani Yas
In their last six encounters, Al-Ahli won five times in regulation time and advanced in the cup after a draw in regular time.
Free prediction for the Shabab Al-Ahli vs Bani Yas match
The champion may not be at its peak, but they can still beat a more convenient opponent (coefficient – 1.8).
