Al-Nasr SC vs Sharjah Cultural Club FC Prediction: Sharjah is the favorite for the win here

As the third round of the United Arab Emirates Professional League approaches, an intriguing matchup is set to take place at the Sheikh Saheed Bin Maktoum Stadium, featuring Sharjah and Al-Nasr. Both teams are coming off defeats in their recent league games. Below, you'll find thoughtfully prepared tips to enhance your anticipation for the upcoming encounter.

Form: LL

Al-Nasr is experiencing a difficult start to the league season, having suffered back-to-back losses. In their opening game, they faced a disappointing 1-3 defeat against Al-Jazira. Their most recent league match ended in a 4-2 loss, making it two losses in two games for them. As they prepare to face Sharjah on Saturday, they will be eager to turn their fortunes around and secure a more favorable result.

Form: LW

Sharjah Cultural Club started the new season with a thrilling victory over Al-Ittihad Kalba, a game marked by controversy and drama, which ended 3-4 in Sharjah's favor. However, their second league match against Al-Wasl resulted in a disappointing 3-1 defeat for Sharjah. As they gear up to face Al-Nasr on Saturday, they will be eager to secure a more favorable outcome.

Sharjah also began their quest in the AFC Champions League as they faced Al-Sadd in the opening game which ultimately ended in a goalless draw. Their overall league statistics are a win and a loss from two games played.

A critical look at their last 8 encounters produced 4 victories for Al-Nasr, 3 for Sharjah, and a draw.

Al-Nasr is facing significant challenges in the league this season, having yet to secure a victory in their first two league matches. Sharjah, on the other hand, appears to be the stronger team in this matchup and is determined to return to winning form when they meet on Saturday. A sensible betting choice is to consider Sharjah winning or drawing with over 1.5 total goals.

Furthermore, we anticipate that Sharjah will emerge victorious in this game, as they are eager to recover their winning momentum. Betting on Sharjah to score a minimum of two goals at odds of 1.80 is a viable option.