AL-SHORTA VS AL DUHAIL - ASIA: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, GROUP STAGE MATCH PREVIEW
ASIA: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, GROUP STAGE MATCH DETAILS: AL-SHORTA VS AL DUHAIL
As Al-Shorta prepare to host Al Duhail on February 16, 2026, with kick-off at 19:15, this ASIA: Champions League, Group Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
AL-SHORTA PREVIEW IN ASIA: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, GROUP STAGE
Al-Shorta, currently 11th in the standings with 2 points from 7 games, trail the leaders by 17 points. They've earned 1 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 15 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.
AL DUHAIL PREVIEW IN ASIA: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, GROUP STAGE
Al Duhail, sitting 7th with 8 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 3 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR AL-SHORTA VS AL DUHAIL
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In their previous league match against Nasaf Qarshi, Al-Shorta recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Ahmed, Youssef, Younis, Aggoun, Saadoon, Razaq Qassem, Ali, Zaddem, Mendy, Jabbar, Al-Mawas. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.
Al Duhail's last outing came against Al Sharjah, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-3-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Zakaria, Al-Brake, Bamba, Castelletto, Al-Rawi, Soumare, Ceara, Bourigeaud, Boulbina, Piatek, Junior. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Looking ahead, Al-Shorta are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al-Shorta and Al Duhail are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR AL-SHORTA VS AL DUHAIL
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Al-Shorta's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Al Duhail's games average 1.8 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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