Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC will take on Tractor SC at Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday. Due to the war in Iran, this tie has been modified to a one-off match and moved to Jeddah.
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The first leg for this clash was originally scheduled for early March, with the second leg to take place between 9 and 11 March. However, the games were postponed due to the Iranian war, with the AFC deciding that teams in the West region would play a single-leg format in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Al Fursan Al Humur, the UAE Pro League champions, finished sixth in the league phase (West Region) to qualify for the round of 16. Out of eight matches, they managed only three wins, drawing twice and losing thrice. Shabab and Tractor last met in the league phase, with that match ending in a 1-1 stalemate.
Tractor SC have been the most impacted by the conflict, being an Iranian team. They had an impressive campaign during the league phase, winning five matches out of eight, drawing twice, and losing once. They finished third, tied on 17 points with second-placed Al-Ahli.
The Red Wolves returned to the AFC Champions League Elite this year, after missing out in the previous edition. They are yet to win the competition, with the round of 16 their best performance so far. Tractor’s management say the players are not perturbed by the war situation and are fully set for this clash.
Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC vs Tractor SC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Shabab Al-Ahli and Tractor SC have met three times, with each side winning once, while one game ended in a draw.
- Shabab Al-Ahli have won six times, drawn twice, and lost twice in their last 10 matches in all competitions.
- Shabab Al-Ahli have scored five goals and conceded five in their last five matches.
- Tractor SC have scored 13 goals and conceded six in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Shabab Al-Ahli have won twice, drawn once, and lost twice in their last five matches, while Tractor FC have won thrice and lost twice. Form Guide: Shabab Al-Ahli – W-D-W-L-L, Tractor FC – L-W-L-W-W.
Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC vs Tractor SC Prediction
Shabab Al-Ahli are expected to have the favor and sympathy of local fans, per local previews of this match, due to Iran’s bad press in Saudi Arabia.
Tractor SC remain a competitive team and are expected to focus and play their game despite the noise.
Tractor SC are the favorites based on form.
Prediction: Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC 1-2 Tractor SC
Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC vs Tractor SC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Tractor SC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Tractor SC to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC to score – Yes
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli